Junior Clinical Engineering Technician at Life Healthcare, Johannesburg
Life Healthcare Group · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Life Healthcare is hiring a Junior Clinical Engineering Technician in Johannesburg. This is a great entry level opportunity for a young technician to join a leading private hospital group and help keep critical medical equipment running safely. You will work in a healthcare environment where your technical skills directly support patient care. If you have a clinical engineering qualification and want to grow your career in medical equipment maintenance, this role is for you.
About the role
As a Junior Clinical Engineering Technician at Life Healthcare, you will join the technical team responsible for keeping medical equipment across the hospital group safe and operational. This is a hands on role that sits at the intersection of engineering and patient care.
You can expect to work under the guidance of senior technicians and be involved in the maintenance, repair and calibration of a wide range of clinical equipment. You will also learn how to work within healthcare safety standards and how to support clinical staff with technical issues as they arise.
Application notes: No specific application instructions or reference numbers were provided in the listing. Please apply through the PNet job portal where this advert appears.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent
- Relevant qualification in Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (diploma or degree)
- Junior level position, suitable for recent graduates or candidates with limited work experience
- Willingness to learn and work in a hospital environment
- Basic understanding of medical equipment and maintenance principles would be an advantage
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Responsibilities
- Assist senior technicians with the maintenance, repair, and calibration of clinical and medical equipment
- Perform routine inspections and safety checks on medical devices
- Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history
- Respond to technical requests from clinical staff and escalate complex issues
- Follow health and safety protocols and manufacturer guidelines when working on equipment
Job details
- Organisation
- Life Healthcare Group
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are a young technician looking to break into clinical engineering, this role at Life Healthcare is a solid start. Life Healthcare is one of South Africa's biggest private hospital groups, so getting your foot in the door here could open up great long-term opportunities.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows any practical experience you have with medical equipment, even if it was part of your studies or an internship. Highlight your qualification and any modules or projects related to biomedical or clinical engineering. If you have a driver's licence, mention it, as technicians often need to move between hospital sites.
For the interview, be ready to talk about safety, attention to detail, and how you handle technical problems under pressure. They will likely want to see that you are eager to learn and can work well with clinical staff. Good luck!
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