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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

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Industrial Technician Supervisor: Clinical Engineering (X-ray/ Imaging Unit)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: TBH32/2025
  Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
 
Minimum educational qualification:
A National Diploma, (T, S or N Stream in Light Current Electrical- Engineering Field) or a B-tech degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering.
 
Experience:
Appropriate proven previous repair and maintenance knowledge and experience in Medical Imaging Equipment (including X-rays). Appropriate experience in the installation of medical X-ray equipment and QA assessment.
 
Enquiries:
Mr J Du Preez, tel. no. (021) 938-4634
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Perform Electro-Mechanical repairs, routine maintenance, inspections, quality assurance testing and evaluation of relevant Medical equipment belonging to Tygerberg Hospital and any institutions under its control. Perform acceptance inspection and testing for new or donated equipment. Inform on serviceability of equipment. Ensuring that the equipment meets the legal and safety requirements of the manufacturers, users, and statutory bodies. Evaluate, investigate, monitor and advise on suitability of equipment, costs of repairs and running cost of equipment. Perform incident investigations and inform supervisor of any hazards and/or recall and act on notifications. Maintain a detailed and accurate administrative system for example service history, expenditure, and tracking inventory. Responsible for the day to day functioning of the human and other resources under the post's control for example work distribution, prioritizing work and other supervisory functions. Training and monitoring of junior technical staff. Specification drafting. Provide detailed preventative maintenance schedules. Be on call for after hour services and repairs. Administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering Department. Ensuring compliance of the OHS Act of 1993. Liaison with hospital personnel and private sector representatives. Responsible to the Unit Manager of the workshop.
 
Note:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. A full detailed job description is available on request. Orientation to the functioning of the Electronic Unit and Clinical Engineering Department will be provided to the successful candidate.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code B (Code 08) driver's license with own reliable transport. Perform standby and after hour call-out duties. Perform overtime functions when required.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Well-developed electronic, electrical and mechanical technical service and repair skills and knowledge. Ability to carry out basic mechanical repairs. Possess accurate technical ability and insight in order to identify and solve technical problems. Ability to perform fault finding down to component level by means of circuit diagrams and test gear. Ability to make use of various basic and sophisticated hand tools, power tools, machinery and test equipment to carry out functions. Computer literate (MS -Word, -Excel and -Access). Good communicate skills (written and verbal). Ability to perform administrative functions. Ability to work as a team member and on occasions on own initiative with the minimum supervision. Ability to organize and plan tasks and functions. Ability to provide on the job training and monitoring of junior technicians. Ability to perform supervisory functions. Sound knowledge of medical Imaging equipment. Ability to draft specifications of medical equipment. Have first-hand installation experience. Ability to plan and control budgets.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 376 413 - R443 403 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 3/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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