MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To oversee the technical team and manage, improve and optimise the technical operations within the facility. To act as the management representative for Quality Management System and Occupational Health Safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Manage the Technical Operations of the Hospital
• Manage and support Technical Projects within the Hospital
• Manage and mitigateTechnical Operations risk within  the Hospital
• Oversee the management and maintenance of building and equipment
• Oversee and manage on-site contractors in Hospital
• Ensure quality  management and continuous improvement within Technical Operations
• Lead and manage the people in the Technical team
• Manage and control department budget / finances

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Essential education: N6, S4, T4 with Mechanical or Electrical
• Desired education: N6, S4, T4 with Mechanical or Electrical (thermodynamics; electro engineering)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential minimum experience : 

• Minimum of 10 – 12 years relevant experience with a minimum of 4 – 6 years experience within a hospital environment with a N6, S4 or T4 qualification ( NQF level 6). or passed MCC oral evaluation by general Manager Technical operations

Desired experience: 

• 12 yrs relevant experience with a minimum of 6 years experience within a hospital environment with a N6, S4 or T4 qualification

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Financial Management and Budgeting
• Use of mechanical tools and machinery
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Competent Person as per Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) Act 85 of 1993 General Machinery Regulations
• People Management
• Quality Management
• Technical Operations
• Preventative maintenance
• Report writing
• Operational Standards e.g. LEAN principles
• Project Management