Junior Clinical Engineer

LIFE Healthcare Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cape Town is looking for a Junior Clinical Engineer to handle medical equipment maintenance and management. The ideal candidate should have a clinical or biomedical engineering diploma and experience in a clinical environment. Responsibilities include asset management, repairs, and vendor training. The role provides opportunities for professional growth and is crucial in supporting healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment.
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA) is advantageous.
• Computer proficiency and a driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate all major facets associated with medical equipment technology.
• Involvement in medical equipment asset management and maintenance.
• Perform first line repairs, modifications, and installations on equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analysis and judgement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness

Education

Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering

Diploma in electronics

Job description

Job Overview

A vacancy exists for a Junior Clinical Engineer, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, reporting to Thembisile Mdini, Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and coordination of all major facets associated with medical equipment technology within the hospital.

Critical Outputs

• Medical Equipment Asset Management and Maintenance
• Active involvement in maintaining an accurate computerised asset management system as per Group Engineering protocols.
• Active involvement in determining medical equipment replacement requirements for the hospital
• Perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment, utilizing the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and/or governing agencies
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Group Engineering and OEM protocols
• Control and management of maintenance conducted by suppliers and acceptance thereof
• Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to ECRI standards on new, demo and loan equipment
• Implement the equipment commissioning process for new equipment as per Group Engineering protocols
  Acquisition of Medical Equipment
• Active involvement in the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology that is fit for purpose and application, and up-to-date with current developments and best practices in the healthcare field
• Consult with Physicians, Nurses and peers in the field, to evaluate equipment and determine the correct specifications and standards of the required equipment as per the Group Engineering protocols
• Be actively involved with the Capex system, understand and manage lease and rental agreements as applied to the hospital
• Active involvement with the ‘supply chain management’ of medical equipment for all growth/new projects as per Group Engineering protocols Training
• Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment end-users. Maintain high professional standards
• Ensure professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and available resources, to stay updated within the clinical engineering field
  Support National strategic initiatives and contribute to growth
• Participate in Clinical Engineering forums and Projects as determined by Group Engineering
• Evaluate National projects implemented as per Group Engineering protocols

Requirements

• Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering or Diploma in electronics
• Experience in maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA) is advantageous.
• Experience within, and understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing (negotiation)
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Ethical behaviour

Contact

Chwayita Mpangele

Tel [phone]

Email [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Application Process

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.