Junior Clinical Engineer

LIFE Healthcare Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Junior Clinical Engineer to ensure maintenance and coordination of medical equipment technology at Life Wilgers Hospital. The role involves performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and training hospital staff. The ideal candidate will possess a B-Tech or National Diploma in clinical/biomedical engineering and should have experience with medical equipment management. Additionally, they must be a member of CEASA and have good problem-solving skills. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• B-Tech or National Diploma in clinical/biomedical engineering is required.
• Experience in management and/or maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment is necessary.
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA) is preferred.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate the maintenance of medical equipment technology.
• Conduct first line repairs and modifications on medical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections in line with protocols.
• Involved in medical equipment selection and acquisition.
• Train hospital staff on equipment usage.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Organisational awareness

Customer responsiveness

Education

B-Tech or National Diploma in clinical/biomedical engineering

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Junior Clinical Engineer, based at Life Wilgers Hospital, reporting to the Senior Clinical Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and co‑ordination of all major facets associated with medical equipment technology within the hospital.

Function Engineering Facility Life Wilgers Hospital Position Junior Clinical Engineer Introduction

Critical Outputs

• 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

• B‑Tech or National Diploma in clinical / biomedical engineering.
• Alternatively, a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) with at least one year of experience in management and/or maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment.
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA).
• 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 (Key for Managers).
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers).
• Ethical behaviour.

Email [e-mail]. Closing date Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

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

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.