Engineering Technician

Requirements

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician. Knowledge: Medical equipment maintenance principles. Biomedical instrumentation. Clinical engineering practices. Occupational Health and 122 Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993. Electrical safety standards. Medical device risk management. Health Technology Management principles. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). National Treasury Supply Chain Management prescripts. Relevant SANS, IEC and ISO standards applicable to medical devices. Hospital infection prevention and control principles. Asset management systems. Preventive maintenance planning. Quality management systems. Competencies: Medical equipment fault finding. Electronic troubleshooting. Biomedical test equipment operation. Preventive maintenance planning. Calibration techniques. Electrical safety testing. Medical gas equipment knowledge. Networking fundamentals for medical devices. Problem solving. Analytical thinking. Planning and organising. Communication skills. Customer service orientation. Teamwork. integrity. Attention to detail. Time management. Ability to work under pressure. Proficiency in: Digital multimeters. Electrical safety analysers. Defibrillator analysers. Infusion pump analysers. ECG simulators. Patient simulators. Electrosurgical analysers. Gas flow analysers. Ventilator analysers. Oscilloscopes. Biomedical calibration equipment. Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays when required. Participation in standby and emergency call-out duties. Ability to travel between healthcare facilities. Ability to work in theatres, ICUs, emergency units and other specialised clinical areas. Ability to lift and move medical equipment within prescribed occupational health and safety guidelines. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and CMMS applications. A valid driver's licence.

Key Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on medical equipment. Conduct functional performance verification. Inspect equipment for safety and operational compliance. Ensure maintenance is performed according to manufacturer recommendations. Maintain maintenance schedules and service records. Corrective Maintenance: Diagnose equipment faults. Perform repairs on electronic, electrical, electro- mechanical and biomedical equipment. Replace defective components. Verify equipment performance following repairs. Return equipment to clinical service after safety testing. Calibration and Performance Testing: Calibrate medical devices using approved biomedical test equipment. Verify measurement accuracy. Maintain calibration records. Ensure traceability of calibration standards. Installation and Commissioning: Install new medical equipment. Perform acceptance testing. Verify compliance with technical specifications. Commission equipment for clinical use. Provide installation reports. Medical Equipment Management: Maintain accurate asset registers. Update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Monitor equipment downtime. Recommend replacement of obsolete equipment. Assist in equipment lifecycle management. Procurement Support: Develop generic technical specifications for medical equipment. Evaluate quotations and technical bids. Participate in equipment demonstrations. Conduct technical evaluations. Assist Supply Chain Management during procurement processes. Contractor Management: Supervise external service providers. Verify work performed by contractors. Monitor service level agreements. Certify completed maintenance work. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with hospital quality standards. Conduct equipment safety inspections. Participate in internal audits. Report non- conformances. Implement corrective actions. User Support and Training: Train healthcare personnel on the safe operation of medical equipment. Provide technical advice to end users. Respond to equipment-related emergencies. Promote correct equipment handling practices. Administration: Compile technical reports. Maintain service records. Prepare maintenance statistics. Record repair history. Submit monthly performance reports. Maintain inventory of spare parts and test equipment.

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Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two 123 pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short- listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. CLOSING DATE : 11 September 2026