Regional Technical Manager

Role Summary

The Regional Technical Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of all clinical and physical assets, medical equipment, plant, machinery, and building infrastructure (excluding IT) within the Netcare Hospital Division. The role involves providing strong leadership aligned with Netcare’s values and strategic objectives, overseeing all technical services and activities across the region, ensuring compliance with technical standards and quality requirements, managing repair and maintenance budgets, coordinating capital and infrastructure projects, driving operational efficiencies, and implementing asset management strategies to maximize the lifespan and performance of physical assets. The Regional Technical Manager works closely with Hospital Managers and the National Technical Manager to plan, execute, and evaluate technical initiatives while ensuring the effective maintenance, inspection, and continuous improvement of facilities and medical equipment throughout the region.

Education

• An Engineering Degree (B Tech) at a NQF level 7.

Work experience

• 5-years’ post-graduate experience in maintenance or operation of the relevant class of machinery and assets.
• Experience in both the electrical and mechanical engineering environments in related industries as specified.
• Previous experience in financial budgeting.
• Previous experience in project management.
• Any hospital or hospitality experience will be an added advantage.
• A Certified Engineer (Certificate of Compliance – GCC) is preferred.

Knowledge

• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Conversant with the principles of maintenance and asset management aspects i.e. ISO 55 000.
• Understanding of energy and water management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and statutory regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

SKILLS (Leadership)

Visioning

• The ability to provide direction in terms of action towards certain future outcomes.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

• At Netcare, our core value is care.
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.