Industrial Technician (Production)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE
Overview
The Industrial Technician (Production) will be responsible for the advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications, and installations of medical electronic equipment. The role includes training junior technicians and users on equipment, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements, and performing various administrative functions as mandated by the Clinical Engineering Department. Interested candidates must apply online via the official Western Cape Government health jobs portal. It is important to adhere to the requirements of the new Z83 form when applying.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Electrical (LC) Engineering (T; S or N stream), National Diploma in Mechatronics, or registration as an Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Profession of South Africa Act.
- Appropriate experience after qualification with repairs, maintenance, and installation of electronic or related medical equipment.
- Valid driver's licence (Code B/EB) and willing to travel throughout the Western Cape.
- Proven knowledge of health technology principles.
- Ability to compile technical specifications for medical equipment.
- Excellent fault-finding skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel).
- Product-specific technical training.
- Advanced knowledge of managing, planning, and organizing maintenance schedules.
Responsibilities
- Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications, and installations of medical (electronic) equipment.
- Train junior technicians and users on equipment.
- Ensure equipment meets legal and safety requirements of manufacturers and statutory bodies.
- Perform administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering Department, managers, and health technology prescripts.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
- Liaise with hospital and private sector staff while reporting to the manager of the relevant workshop.
- Manage the workshop in the absence of the supervisor.
How to apply
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