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Requirements
Minimum educational qualifications: National Diploma in Electrical (Light Current) Engineering (T; S or N stream) or Mechatronics or registration as an Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Profession of South Africa Act (Act 46 of 2000). Experience: Appropriate experience after qualification on electrical equipment. Appropriate experience in the repairs on the following equipment would be preferred: Medical X-Ray and Ultrasound. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willing to travel throughout the Western Cape. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of health technology principles. Ability to compile technical specifications for medical equipment. Excellent ability to do faultfinding on equipment. Proven experience computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel). Product specific technical training.
Duties
To carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical (Imaging) equipment. Give training to End-user on Imaging 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. Liaise with hospital and private sector staff while reporting to the unit manager in charge of the relevant workshop. Manage the workshop in the absence of manager in charge of relevant workshop and be willing to work within all Clinical Engineering disciplines. Advanced knowledge of managing, planning and organizing maintenance schedules.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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.