Well-established healthcare provider seeks to employ a Technical Manager to take care of maintenance and project activities at their facilities in the Western Cape.
For the position you would be required to have:
- Minimum of a National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- At least 10 years relevant experience with 5 years in project management.
- Experience in both the commercial electrical and mechanical engineering fields.
- Technical experience in the hospital / healthcare environment, facilities management, project management, or maintenance and procurement.
- Experience in dealing with tradespeople, general contractors, and vendors on behalf of an owner/organisation.
- Experience in sourcing vendor proposals, reviewing tenders, selecting contractors, ensuring contract adherence, ensuring remedies for deficiencies and evaluating performances.
- Working knowledge of workplace health, safety, environmental, building regulations and fire compliance.
- Must be conversant in the principles of maintenance, security, energy and asset management.
- Good understanding of budget management and cost saving and control.
- Intermediate computer literacy in MS Office.
Responsibilities would include you to:
- Negotiate and manage the procurement and delivery of technical equipment and services.
- Ensure delivery against negotiated contracts.
- Initiate and plan projects in alignment with organisational goals.
- Take responsibility as project manager on all building, retrofitting, renovation, relocation and closure projects.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Monitor and manage all practice facilities, clinical infrastructure and assets for optimal performance, safety, security, cost effectiveness and longevity.
- Provide support for technical systems such as clinical equipment, mechanical services, electrical infrastructure, communication systems and security systems.
- Respond to emergent situations and provide support in after-hour emergencies.
- Document systems and processes for effective response in maintenance emergencies.
- Identify opportunities to enhance maintenance processes, efficiencies and sustainability.
- Coordinate the maintenance team to ensure efficient use of personnel and other resources.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards in all areas of responsibility, including provincial health and safety standards, municipal building codes, etc.
- Implement and enforce practice policies and procedures to mitigate risk and to manage and maintain facilities and assets optimally.
- Draft and update emergency plans and evacuation procedures.
- Do financial planning and continuous budget management for the department.
- Prepare reports and information as needed for stakeholders on different levels.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors, and partner with key stakeholders to ensure improved efficiency and service delivery.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information