About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a Control Engineering Technician Grade A to join their team at Frere Tertiary Hospital in the vibrant Buffalo City Metro. This vital role is not only about maintaining the technical services in healthcare but also about ensuring that the systems in place are safe, efficient, and up-to-date with the latest technologies. By stepping into this position, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to the community, ultimately impacting the lives of many South Africans.
As a Control Engineering Technician, you will manage various projects, collaborating with engineers and technologists to foster an environment of continuous improvement and safety. Your expertise will help streamline processes, address complex problems, and implement innovative solutions that support the smooth operation of the hospital’s technical services. This role is essential for the ongoing commitment to excellence in public service and healthcare delivery in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of South Africans through accessible and quality healthcare services. With a mission to promote health and provide comprehensive healthcare services, the Department engages in various initiatives to ensure that communities receive the support they need. Working in this department means being part of a team that strives to make a real difference in people’s lives, fostering a healthier society for all.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and oversee technical services in conjunction with engineers and technologists.
- Promote safety in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate technical manuals and incorporate new technologies for quality assurance.
- Handle multiple projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary consulting and contracting teams.
- Manage administrative functions and contribute to budget processes.
- Compile and submit technical reports as required.
- Develop and maintain relevant databases while supervising technical personnel.
- Diagnose and solve complex engineering problems using innovative solutions.
- Conduct research and continuous professional development to stay current with engineering advancements.
What You’ll Need
- National Senior Certificate.
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a relevant qualification.
- Six years of post-qualification technical experience.
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineering technician.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proven performance in engineering management.
- Knowledge of project management, technical design, and analysis.
- Ability to write technical reports and consult effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate, National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification.Six (6) years post qualification technical experience, Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineering technician, Valid driver’s license.
Proven performance in engineering management is essential.
Project management, Technical design and analysis knowledge.
Research and development.
Computer-aided engineering applications (PLC).
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing.
Technical consulting, an initiative-taker who is flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment.
Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Teamwork, creativity, Finance management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, Planning and organising, People management.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job Duties
Manage technical services, Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorise/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
Handle multiple projects and multi-disciplinary consulting and contracting teams.
Manage administrative and related functions.
Provide input into the budget process.
Compile and submit report as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.
Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases, and manage, supervise and control technical related personnel and assets.
Diagnosing and solving complex problems, Apply solution and design technique, workflow (processes and procedures, Effective development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies regarding engineering building issues.
Research and development, Continuous professional development to keep up with new technology to improve and procedures, Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise and to liaise with relevant/councils on engineering related matters.
