Hospital Engineering Manager

A vacancy exists for an Engineering Manager based at Life Groenkloof Hospital in Pretoria, reporting to the Hospital Manager.

This job exists to provide leadership, technical direction, and guidance to the hospital engineering function. This entails ensuring that the maintenance and operation of movable and immovable plant and equipment as well as execution of infrastructure and construction projects in the hospital is carried out in an effective, safe, and compliant manner that is aligned to applicable best practices and legislation.

Critical Outputs

• Effective management of relationships with the business and provide professional leadership, influence, and two-way communication.
• Manage the hospital engineering department such as implementation of the maintenance management strategy and best practices to maximise overall plant and equipment efficiency (OPEE) and availability and also execution of infrastructure and construction project.
• Manage all aspects of the team (i.e. performance, recruitment, development, and retention).
• Perform administrative functions (i.e. reviewing and writing performance reports, document management, data analysis, validating expenditures, enforcing rules, and support decisions about key engineering projects).
• Track and report functional metrics/key performance indicators to identify and deliver on opportunities for improvement.
• Drive strategic input and initiatives to maximise efficiencies e.g. utilities (water, electricity, and steam) cost review and plant and equipment modifications.
• Review, audit, monitor and evaluate performance of the engineering quality system.
• Prepare budgets and bids; drive contract negotiations and address any engineering project disputes.
• Manage overall hospital engineering compliance to regulations such as OHS Act, construction regulations, SANS etc.
• Investigate industry technology, evaluate benefits, conduct business case appraisal and motivate funding.

Requirements

• National Diploma in either Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering with a minimum of 5 years in operations or engineering maintenance.
• The Certificate of Competency as a Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering Technician.
• Practical experience in the hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Knowledge of contracts negotiation and management, OHS Act regulation, facilities management financial, project management and engineering procurement practices.
• Grade 12.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation.
• Influencing.
• Drive & energy.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organisational awareness.
• Leading by example (Key for Managers).
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers).

Email Careers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za Closing date Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.