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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

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.

Inherent requirement of the job:
Senior Industrial Technician (Clinical Engineering: Instruments / Optical Workshop)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: HO29/2022
Directorate Health Technology, Clinical Engineering Goodwood, Instruments / Optics section

A valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence and willing to travel throughout the Western Cape.

Experience:
Appropriate experience after qualification on optical / instrument repairs. Appropriate experience and knowledge on the following is also recommended: Operating Lathe, milling machine, manufacturing spare parts, all types of welding ( Gas / Tig / Mig ). Repairs to various mechanical instruments. and various types of laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment (gastro-, colono-, cysto-, brongio-, ent etc.).

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical (Optical) 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 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.

Enquiries:
Mr P van der Merwe, tel no. (021) 590-5015

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

Note:
Only officials within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post.

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 in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Proven experience computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, Excel). Product specific technical training.




Remuneration:
R 321 543-R 378 765 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
2/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
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. 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. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 3/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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