Industrial Technician: Unit Head (INSTRUMENT Unit) (CLINICAL Engineering)
Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) · Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, Western Cape, South Africa
Closes 20 November
- Location
- Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Posted
- 7 November 2026
- Closing date
- 20 November 2026
Apply faster with the Honde extension
Free for Chrome and Edge.
- Your match on any job page: LinkedIn, PNet, Careers24 or a company's own site.
- The application form filled in from your CV. You check it and press Submit yourself.
- Any job you find, saved to your Honde jobs with its closing date.
About the job
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 tabl es 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. NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment. DUTIES: 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 sect or 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. SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley ENQUIRIES: Ms M Rossouw Tel No: (021) 938-4634/4952
Source
Published by DPSA at dpsa.gov.za. The advert and its text belong to Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape); Honde shows it as published and links to the original. Check the closing date and requirements there before you apply. Genuine employers never ask you to pay to apply.
More open jobs at Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape)
Apply faster with Honde
Upload your CV once. Honde scores your match for jobs like this one, writes a tailored CV and cover letter, and fills in the application form, Z83 included for government posts. Free to start.
Create your free accountBefore you apply
- Build an ATS-friendly CV
Practical tips to help you stand out.
- Complete your Z83 form
Step-by-step guidance for government jobs.
- Spot job scams
Learn how to identify and avoid common scams.