Assistant Technical Manager

Overview

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg, South Africa — Assistant Technical Manager

Closing date: 15/01/2026
• Number of positions: 1
• Workplace Type:
On-site
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Employment Type:

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. Act as the management representative for quality management, continuous improvement, and occupational health and 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.

• 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.

DESIRED EDUCATION
n/a

Essential Certification
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

DESIRED CERTIFICATION
n/a

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

Desired Experience
Experience with in a facility management environment

• 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
• Operational Standards e.g. LEAN principles
• Use of mechanical tools and machinery
• Computer Skills (MS Office suite)

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with Mediclinic Southern Africa's Employment Equity Plan, including internal applicants/employees meeting minimum requirements.

Additional Details
Recruiter:
Lynelle Govender
Reference number: 66328

Internal Candidate Note
If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract, apply using an external candidate profile rather than your employee profile.

Mediclinic is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.