Junior Clinical Engineer
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, independent non-profit hospital with 181 hospital beds, committed to providing superior patient-centric care, whilst advancing towards world class clinical innovation. The hospital’s core services include cardiology, cardio thoracic surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, ear-nose and throat surgery, specialist physicians and the following paediatric services – general, neurological, cardiology and gastroenterology services.
Role
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital has an exciting opportunity available for a Junior Clinical Engineer to join our team. We are looking for a technically minded and motivated individual with a passion for medical technology and the healthcare environment. The successful candidate will provide technical and administrative support in the management, maintenance and monitoring of medical equipment and clinical technology within the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Provide first-line technical support and basic fault finding on medical equipment.
- Assist with preventative maintenance, calibration and equipment safety requirements.
- Respond to equipment-related faults and technical queries from clinical departments.
- Assist with the maintenance of the medical equipment asset register and equipment records.
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance with suppliers and service providers.
- Monitor outstanding repairs, maintenance and calibration requirements.
- Assist with the receipt, commissioning and decommissioning of medical equipment.
- Maintain accurate technical, maintenance and service documentation.
- Promote the safe handling and use of medical equipment.
- Support quality, safety and compliance requirements relating to medical equipment.
- Work under the guidance and mentorship of the Clinical Engineer while continuously developing technical knowledge and skills.
Education
- National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related technical qualification.
Experience and Requirements
- 0–2 years' relevant technical experience.
- Previous exposure to a hospital, healthcare or medical equipment environment will be advantageous.
- Graduate candidates with an appropriate technical qualification are encouraged to apply.
- Computer literacy.
Other
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Analytical with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Professional, service-orientated and accountable.
- Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs to recruitment@zah.co.za by 14 August 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.