INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN GENERAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTION (MEDICAL GAS) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R338 106 per annum
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Duties
- 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.
Enquiries
Mr R van Schalkwyk Tel No: (021) 404-6289 or Mr D Smith Tel No: (021) 404NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.
Notes
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : 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. 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. 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.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R van Schalkwyk Tel No: (021) 404-6289 or Mr D Smith Tel No: (021) 404NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.