Industrial Technician (Production): Electronics (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
HO121/2026

Location:
Head Office, Cape Town, Clinical Engineering Goodwood, Electronics section

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 per annum - 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

8/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/24 17:00:00

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.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience after qualification with repairs, maintenance and installation of electronic or related medical equipment.

ENQUIRIES

Mr W Padayachee, tel. no. (021) 590-5008

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

National Diploma in Electrical (LC) Engineering (T; S or N stream), or National Diploma in Mechatronics, or registration as an Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Profession of South Africa Act (Act 46 of 2000). (Proof must be submitted).

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Proven knowledge of health technology principles. Ability to compile technical specifications for medical equipment. Excellent ability to do faultfinding on equipment. Good written and verbal skills. Proven experience computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel). Product specific technical training Advanced knowledge of managing, planning and organizing maintenance schedules.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willing to travel throughout the Western Cape.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)CARRY OUT ADVANCED MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, CALIBRATION, MODIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS OF MEDICAL (ELECTRONIC) 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 SECTOR STAFF WHILE REPORTING TO THE MANAGER OF THE RELEVANT WORKSHOP. MANAGE THE WORKSHOP IN THE ABSENCE OF SUPERVISOR IN CHARGE OF RELEVANT WORKSHOP AND BE WILLING TO WORK WITHIN ALL CLINICAL ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical (electronic) 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 sector staff while reporting to the manager of the relevant workshop. Manage the workshop in the absence of supervisor in charge of relevant workshop and be willing to work within all Clinical Engineering disciplines.

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test on day of interview and will also need to sign a form allowing background, criminal, qualification, credit and driver's license verification.

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.