INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION (ANAESTHETICS AND RESPIRATORY UNIT) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley | closing date: 31 July 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: B-Tech or National Diploma or equivalent (T- or N- or S- Stream) in Experience: Appropriate practical experience with the repair and maintenance of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment (preferred) or proven experience in medical equipment maintenance.
- Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B) and own reliable transport in order to handle call-out duty.
- Willing to work overtime.
- Willing to work within any Clinical Engineering discipline should it be necessary.
- Do standby duties and handle after hour calls.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of medical equipment maintenance is essential.
- Ability to read circuit diagrams, fault-find and repair electronic medical equipment.
- Practical experience with the repair and maintenance of anaesthetic and respiratory life support medical equipment or have an interest in the maintenance of mentioned equipment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage, plan and organize maintenance schedules.
- Good inter-personal relations.
- Possess accurate technical ability and insight in order to solve problems.
- Computer literacy.
- Understand the functions of Clinical engineering.
- Active interest in life support equipment in a hospital environment.
Duties
- Carry out maintenance, repairs, calibrations, routine inspections and evaluation of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment and all equipment maintained by the Clinical Engineering Department and allocated to the workshop.
- General administrative duties as required by Clinical Engineering i.e.
- Write reports, specifications and record keeping of equipment and departmental activities.
- Liaise with hospital staff and private sector employees.
- Train various staff and hospital personnel.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures.
Enquiries
Ms M Rossouw Tel No: (021) 938-4634
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment on day of interview.
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: B-Tech or National Diploma or equivalent (T- or N- or S- Stream) in Experience: Appropriate practical experience with the
repair and maintenance of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment
(preferred) or proven experience in medical equipment maintenance.
Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B) and own reliable transport in order to handle call-out
duty. Willing to work overtime. Willing to work within any Clinical Engineering discipline should it be necessary. Do standby duties and handle after hour calls.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of medical equipment maintenance is essential. Ability to read circuit diagrams, fault-find and repair
electronic medical equipment. Practical experience with the repair and maintenance of anaesthetic and respiratory life support medical equipment or
have an interest in the maintenance of mentioned equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage, plan and organize maintenance
schedules. Good inter-personal relations. Possess accurate technical ability and insight in order to solve problems. Computer literacy. Understand the
functions of Clinical engineering. Active interest in life support equipment in a hospital environment.
DUTIES : Carry out maintenance, repairs, calibrations, routine inspections and evaluation of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment and all
equipment maintained by the Clinical Engineering Department and allocated to the workshop. General administrative duties as required by Clinical
Engineering i.e. Write reports, specifications and record keeping of equipment
and departmental activities. Liaise with hospital staff and private sector employees. Train various staff and hospital personnel. Ensure compliance with
the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Rossouw Tel No: (021) 938-4634
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment on day of interview.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.