Industrial Technician: Unit Head (Instrument Unit) (Clinical Engineering)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Industrial Technician: Unit Head (Instrument Unit) (Clinical Engineering), based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 20 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.
Responsibilities
- Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical equipment.
- Train junior technicians and users on equipment.
- Ensuring that the equipment meets legal and safety requirements of the manufacturers and statutory bodies.
- Perform all administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering Department, managers and health Technology prescripts while ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
- Liaison with hospital and private sector staff while reporting to the Control Technician in charge of the Clinical Engineering Department at Tygerberg Hospital.
- Manage the Instrument workshop, including contract covering medical equipment and be willing to work within all Clinical Engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: National Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (T, S or N stream or similar).
- Experience
- Appropriate practical experience in medical equipment and repairs
- Appropriate experience of operating tables and lights, surgical instruments etc. and a basic understanding of medical terms
- Appropriate supervisory experience
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver's license to perform standby and call-out duties if and when required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills)
- Proven knowledge of health technology principles
- Ability to compile technical specifications for medical equipment, especially Theatre Equipment
- Excellent ability to do fault finding on equipment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proven experience computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel)
- Product specific technical training
- Advanced knowledge of managing, planning and organizing maintenance schedules