Assistant Technical Manager

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa Closing date: 14/08/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Tristan Burton Reference number: 72401 Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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 (heavy current) 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/aREQUIRED 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

Operational Standards e.g. LEAN principles

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. Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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