Industrial Technician General Engineering Production (Electronics) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GSH232/2026

Location:

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 - R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

23 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

09 Nov 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. B Williams Tel no: 021 4044023

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

National Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Clinical Engineering (T, N or S Stream) or registration as an Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Professions of South Africa Act, (Act 46 of 2000).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:WILLINGNESS TO NIGHT DUTY AS WELL AS SHIFTS, INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND

Ability to work with hand tools and electronic test equipment.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Knowledge of medical equipment. Ability to fault-find and repair electronic hospital equipment down to component level. Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a technical environment. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy. Ability to resolve technical problems with accuracy. Knowledge of and ability to use of various tools (hand and power), including dedicated test equipment to carry out functions.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in the repair and maintenance of medical and related hospital equipment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Carry out maintenance and repairs of electronic hospital equipment. Perform acceptance and safety testing on equipment. Calibrate medical equipment. General administration duties as required by Clinical Engineering, write reports, specifications and keep records of departmental activities. Inter-act with hospital staff and private sector employees with regards to services and repairs. Handle general, everyday departmental queries.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.