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Industrial Technician Production (Clinical Engineering)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Industrial Technician to repair and maintain clinical equipment at Khayelitsha District Hospital. Requires National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technician registration.
- Manage repair, maintenance, routine inspection and evaluation of electronic, respiratory and anaesthetic equipment at the hospital
- Perform fault-finding on medical equipment, read circuit diagrams, and compile technical specifications for health technology equipment
- Plan and organise maintenance schedules, train hospital staff, and write reports on departmental activities
- Minimum qualification: National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light current) or Engineering Technician registration under the Engineering Professions of South Africa Act (Act 46 of 2000)
- Must have appropriate experience with clinical equipment repair and maintenance, valid Code B/EB driver's licence, and willingness to perform standby duties and work after hours
- Based at Khayelitsha District Hospital, Western Cape
- Closing date not specified in the advert; contact Mr. N Bavuma on (021) 360 4705 for enquiries
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate National Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Light current (T-or N- or S – Stream) or registration as Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Professions of South Africa Act, (Act 46 of 2000).
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience with repair and maintenance of clinical equipment or proven experience in medical equipment maintenance.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- A valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence.
- Perform standby duties and willing to work afterhours.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- The ability to perform, manage and supervise the repair of Health Technology equipment.
- Ability to read circuit diagrams, fault-finding abilities on electronic medical equipment.
- Ability to compile technical specifications for Health Technology equipment.
- Ability to manage, plan and organise maintenance schedules.
- Possess accurate technical ability and insight to solve problems.
Duties
- Manage and carry out clinical maintenance, repairs, routine inspection and evaluation of electronic, respiratory and anaesthetic equipment.
- General administrative duties as required i.e.
- Write reports, specifications and record keeping of departmental activities.
- Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self- managing.
- Train various staff and hospital personnel.
- Candidate must attend meetings and be able to communicate effectively with hospital staff and private sector employees.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Mr. N Bavuma Tel No: (021) 360 4705
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 192 · open the PDF
POST 35/282: INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION (CLINICAL ENGINEERING) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: R338 106 per annum CENTRE: Khayelitsha District Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate National Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Light current (T-or N- or S – Stream) or registration as Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Professions of South Africa Act, (Act 46 of 2000). Experience: Appropriate experience with repair and maintenance of clinical equipment or proven experience in medical equipment maintenance. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence. Perform standby duties and willing to work afterhours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to perform, manage and supervise the repair of Health Technology equipment. Ability to read circuit diagrams, fault-finding abilities on electronic medical equipment. Ability to compile technical specifications for Health Technology equipment. Ability to manage, plan and organise maintenance schedules. Possess accurate technical ability and insight to solve problems. DUTIES: Manage and carry out clinical maintenance, repairs, routine inspection and evaluation of electronic, respiratory and anaesthetic equipment. General administrative duties as required i.e. Write reports, specifications and record keeping of departmental activities. Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self- managing. Train various staff and hospital personnel. Candidate must attend meetings and be able to communicate effectively with hospital staff and private sector employees. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures. ENQUIRIES: Mr. N Bavuma Tel No: (021) 360 4705 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.