INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL ENGINEERING (X-RAY/ IMAGING UNIT)

Department of Health

Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: A National Diploma, (T, S or N Stream in Light Current Electrical- Engineering Field) or a B-tech degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering. Experience: Appropriate proven previous repair and maintenance knowledge and experience in Medical Imaging Equipment (including X-rays). Appropriate experience in the installation of medical X-ray equipment and QA assessment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B (Code 08) driver's license. Perform standby and after hour call-out duties. Perform overtime functions when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Well-developed electronic, electrical and mechanical technical service and repair skills and knowledge. Ability to carry out basic mechanical repairs.

Duties

Perform Electro-Mechanical repairs, routine maintenance, inspections, quality assurance testing and evaluation of relevant Medical equipment belonging to Tygerberg Hospital and any institutions under its control. Perform acceptance inspection and testing for new or donated equipment. Inform on serviceability of equipment. Ensuring that the equipment meets the legal and safety requirements of the manufacturers, users, and statutory bodies. Evaluate, investigate, monitor and advise on suitability of equipment, costs of repairs and running cost of equipment. -Perform incident investigations and inform supervisor of any hazards and/or recall and act on notifications. Maintain a detailed and accurate administrative system for example service history, expenditure, and tracking inventory. Responsible for the day to day functioning of the human and other resources under the post's control for example work distribution, prioritizing work and other supervisory functions. Training and monitoring of junior technical staff. Specification drafting. Provide detailed preventative maintenance schedules. Be on call for after hour services and repairs. Administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering Department. Ensuring compliance of the OHS Act of 1993. Liaison with hospital personnel and private sector representatives. Responsible to the Unit Manager of the workshop.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms M Rossouw Tel No: (021) 938-4634

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. A full detailed job description is available on request. Orientation to the functioning of the Electronic Unit and Clinical Engineering Department will be provided to the successful candidate.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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