Technical Manager

Mediclinic International; George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic George in South Africa seeks an experienced engineering leader to oversee the technical team and optimise operations within the facility. You will act as the management representative for quality, continuous improvement and occupational health safety related to engineering aspects, ensuring assets are maintained to original state.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, extensive post-graduate experience with HVAC and power supplies, and a

Qualifications

• NQF level 6 or 7 Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) with Thermodynamics and Electro Technology.
• Minimum post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Desirable business/leadership qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of building, plant and equipment.
• Manage and support technical projects within the hospital.
• Mitigate technical operations risk within the hospital.
• Oversee on-site contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement in Technical Operations.
• Manage stakeholder relations and client service.
• Lead and manage the technical team.
• Control department budget and finances.

Skills

Technical Plant Operations

People Management

Financial management

Project Management

Quality Management

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding

Report writing

Use of mechanical tools

Computer Literacy

Education

NQF level 6 or 7 Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) with Thermodynamics & Electro Technology

Business management / leadership (desired)

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Mediclinic George| George | South Africa

Closing date: 10/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Johanna Boshoff
Reference number: 75038
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To oversee the technical team and manage, improve, and optimise the technical operations within the facility. To act as the management representative for quality management, continuous improvement, and occupational health safety related to the engineering aspects of the facilities. The core purpose of this position is to perform maintenance on buildings and equipment to ensure that assets are upheld to their original state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Oversee the management and maintenance of building, plant and equipment
• Manage and support technical projects within the Hospital
• Manage and mitigate Technical Operations risk within the Hospital
• Oversee and manage on-site contractors/suppliers in the Hospital
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement within Technical Operations
• To manage stakeholder relations and client service within the technical environment at Mediclinic
• Lead and manage the people in the technical team
• Manage and control department budget/finances

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

NQF level 6 or 7 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (heavy current) with Thermodynamics and Electro Technology passed at 2nd-year level, with relevant required experience.

DESIRED EDUCATION

Tertiary qualification in business management / leadership

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

n/a

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

NQF level 6 with minimum 12 years’ of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.

OR

NQF level 7 with minimum 6 years’ of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

2 Years’ experience within a facility management environment

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Technical Plant Operations and Building Maintenance
• People Management
• Financial management and budgeting principles
• Project Management
• Competent person as defined in paragraphs (b), (c), or (d) as per General Machinery Regulations of 1988 (OHS Act 85 of 1993) [South Africa only]
• Quality Management
• Preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Report writing & communication verbal and written
• Use of mechanical tools and machinery
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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