Assistant Technical Manager, Pietermaritzburg

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Closing date: 28/05/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Lynelle Govender Reference number: 66328 Workplace Type:On-site Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB Under the supervision of the Technical Manager oversee the technical team and manage, improve, and optimise the technical operations within the facility. To act as the management representative for quality management, continuous improvement, and occupational health safety related to the engineering aspects of the facilities. The core purpose of this position is to perform maintenance on buildings and equipment to ensure that assets are upheld to their original state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Oversee the management and maintenance of building, plant and equipment

Manage and support technical projects within the Hospital

Manage and mitigate Technical Operations risk within the Hospital

Oversee and manage on-site contractors/suppliers in the Hospital

Ensure quality management and continuous improvement within Technical Operations

To manage stakeholder relations and client service within the technical environment at Mediclinic

Lead and manage the people in the technical team

Manage and control department budget/finances

REQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: NQF level 6 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Thermodynamics and Electro Technology passed at 2nd-year level.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4 years’ of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience within a facility management environment.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Technical Plant Operations and Building Maintenance

People Management

Good knowledge and experience in financial management and budgeting principles.

Project Management

Competent person as defined in paragraphs (b), (c), or (d) as per General Machinery Regulations of 1988 (OHS Act 85 of 1993) [South Africa only]

Quality Management

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Report writing&communication verbal and written

Use of mechanical tools and machinery

Computer Skills (MS Office suite)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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