Technical Manager

Medi Clinic; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in South Africa is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to oversee the technical team and manage facility operations. Responsibilities include managing maintenance of buildings and equipment, supporting technical projects, and ensuring quality improvement. The ideal candidate should possess an NQF level 6 or 7 Engineering qualification with significant experience in HVAC and a valid driver's license. This role offers a permanent, on-site position seeking senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport required.
• 12 years of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC for NQF level 6.
• 6 years of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC for NQF level 7.
• 2 years’ experience within a facility management environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and maintenance of building, plant and equipment.
• Manage and support technical projects within the Hospital.
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical Plant Operations and Building Maintenance

People Management

Financial management and budgeting principles

Project Management

Quality Management

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Report writing & communication verbal and written

Operational Standards e.g. LEAN principles

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

NQF level 6 or 7 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tertiary qualification in business management / leadership

Job description

Mediclinic Medforum| Sunnyside, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 03/02/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Mokgadi Florah Hlungwani

Reference number: 67026

Workplace Type: On site

Permanent

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

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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
• Operational Standards e.g. LEAN principles
• 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