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Industrial Technician General Engineering Production (Medical Gas) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape

Job Details

Permanent
R338 106 - R398 277 a year

Full Job Description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GSH131/2026

Location:

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 - R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

PLEASE NOTE:

2026/06/29 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. R. van Schalkwyk, tel. no. (021) 404-6289 or Mr. D. Smith, tel. no. (021) 404-3163

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to do maintenance to Medical Gas, Gas and Compressor Infrastructure Computer literacy with the ability to write Specifications. Multitask and skills in Project Management and Medical Gas Field.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant minimum educational qualification.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver's license.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

National Diploma or equivalent (T- or N- or S- Stream) in Electrical Engineering Mechanical or Electromechanical fields or registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician in terms of section 14(1) or 14(2) of the Engineering Profession of South Africa Act, 1990.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide planning for the Medical Gas Division and the equipment maintenance under the Medical Gas Division’s control. Collect, log, and track repair requisitions. Assist in ordering and controlling the workshop materials, gasses and tools. Manage all contractors, contracts and liaise with Engineering. Keep record of all repairs and perform the necessary administrative functions. Liaise with all relevant personal in ensuring Groote Schuur Hospital is within regulations and with service providers and agents to manage quotations and maintenance. Liaise, evaluate, investigate, monitor and advise on suitability of equipment, costs of repairs and running cost of equipment.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.