Industrial Technician: Unit Head (Instrument Unit) (Clinical Engineering) (Permanent position)

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 487.000 - 574.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Western Cape Government, Department of Health and Wellness, seeks an Industrial Technician: Unit Head (Instrument Unit) for the Clinical Engineering department in the Western Cape. The role oversees advanced maintenance, calibration, and installation of medical equipment, including operating tables, lights, and surgical instruments.

Ideal candidates hold a National Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering and have supervisory experience, familiarity with safety standards,

Formación

• Appropriate practical experience in medical equipment and repairs.
• Appropriate experience of operating tables and lights, surgical instruments, and a basic understanding of medical terms.
• Appropriate supervisory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical equipment.
• Train junior technicians and users on equipment.
• Ensure equipment meets legal and safety requirements of manufacturers and statutory bodies; perform administrative functions for the Clinical Engineering Department.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Faultfinding on equipment

MS Word

Excel

Training junior technicians

Communication skills

Educación

National Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Herramientas

Medical equipment calibration tools

Theatre equipment knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Industrial Technician: Unit Head (Instrument Unit) (Clinical Engineering)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

TBH164/2026

Location:

Remuneration

R 487 197 per annum - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

CLOSING DATE

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Enquiries

Experience

Appropriate practical experience in medical equipment and repairs. Appropriate experience of operating tables and lights, surgical instruments etc. and a basic understanding of medical terms. Appropriate supervisory experience.

National Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (T; S or N stream or similar).

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid driver's license to perform standby and call-out duties if and when required.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical equipment. Train junior technicians and users on equipment. Ensuring that the equipment meets legal and safety requirements of the manufacturers and statutory bodies. Perform all administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering Department, managers and health Technology prescripts while ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993. Liaison with hospital and private sector staff while reporting to the Control Technician in charge of the Clinical Engineering Department at Tygerberg Hospital. Manage the Instrument workshop, including contract covering medical equipment and be willing to work within all Clinical Engineering disciplines.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Proven knowledge of health technology principles. Ability to compile technical specifications for medical equipment, especially Theatre Equipment. Excellent ability to do faultfinding on equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel). Product specific technical training. Advanced knowledge of managing, planning and organizing maintenance schedules.

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.