Hospital Engineering Manager

About the role

Life Healthcare is looking for a Hospital Engineering Manager for Life Knysna Private Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager, Willem Nel. The post covers all aspects of asset care and maintenance of the facility, its land and buildings, plant and machinery, infrastructure and reticulation, energy usage and sustainability, asset replacements and constructional expansion, all under a single determined budget.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the engineering department, including strategic people management, performance reviews (JPMs) and staff development.
• Ensure occupational health and safety performance and quality management within the hospital, in line with the OHS Act No. 85 of 1993.
• Control maintenance through planned and preventative programmes, job cards and call-out systems, and keep service records and equipment breakdown logs complete and archived.
• Identify and manage capital upgrades, improvements and replacements, and direct water control, energy-saving and sustainability projects.
• Prepare budgets, bids and tenders, negotiate with external service providers and control capital and operational budgets.
• Manage on-site contractors, obtain quotes and approve them within set guidelines.
• Coordinate survey work, present reports to hospital management and partners, and implement hospital policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Grade 12, plus a Sc./B.Tech/National Diploma or equivalent from a university or technology college in mechanical or electrical (heavy current) engineering.
• At least 5 years in operations or engineering maintenance in a facility recognised by the Department of Labour for a GMR2.1 appointment.
• Practical experience in a hospital or similar engineering department is essential.
• Valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and experience with a CMMS, preferably SAP PM (an added advantage).
• Competencies include leadership, negotiation, problem solving, communication and ethical behaviour.