Technical Manager

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, 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.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

NQF level 6 or 7 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (heavy current) with Thermodynamics and Electro Technology passed at 2nd-year level, with relevant required experience.

DESIRED EDUCATION

Tertiary qualification in business management / leadership

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

n/a

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

NQF level 6 with minimum 12 years’ of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.

OR

NQF level 7 with minimum 6 years’ of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

2 Years’ experience within a facility management environment

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