Industrial Technician Production (Anaesthetics / Respiratory Unit)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Location
- Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
- Pay or stipend
- R338 106 p.a.
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
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Overview
Carry out maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs and installation of related medical equipment. (Could be after hours or weekends). Liaise with clients and colleagues with regards to information and work progress.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: National Diploma (T - N- or S- Stream) or a B-tech degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electronic / Electrical or Clinical Engineering
- Experience: Appropriate practical experience in the repair and maintenance of equipment in a Clinical Engineering or other Engineering environment and be willing to be trained in- house on ongoing basis
- Inherent requirem ent of the job: Candidate must have the ability to be trained or have experience to operate mechanical machinery i.e. lathe, milling machine, etc. as well as doing minor electronic/electrical repairs by making use of test equipment, i.e. a multi -meter
- Active interest in Medical Equipment, like ventilators and anaesthetic machines and repair and servicing thereof
- Willing and able to perform physically challenging work
- Willing to perform any other task required by you, requested by Clinical Engineering management
- Candidate must be willing to assist other technicians in different workshops within Clinical Engineering, if required from time to time
- Valid Driver’s license Code B
- Willing to work over -time if required
- Willing to do stand-by duties and callouts if required
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (including excel and word)
- Proven ability in fault - finding and repair of equipment, including, but not limited to, anaesthetic machines, ventilators, suction units, blenders and other equipment maintained by Clinical Engineering Anaesthetic workshop
- Good written and verbal communication
- Candidates must have experience to manage, plan and organise maintenance schedules on equipment
- Knowledge of the Occupational health and safety act 1993 and its relevant regulations
- Understanding of what Clinical Engineering entails. -Basic knowledge of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment
Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs and installation of related medical equipment. (Could be after hours or weekends)
- Liaise with clients and colleagues with regards to information and work progress
- Ensure continuity of service by as sisting other sections within CED, prioritising of work and agree to allocation of work due to operational requirements as determined by Clinical Engineering management
- Write reports and assist with the drafting of specifications
- Keep up to date records of equipment and activities including acceptance testing, marking and tracking
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Candidate must adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms M Rossouw Tel No: (021) 938-4634/4952
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