16 June 2026 Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness Closing 22 June 2026

Assistant Director: Clinical Technology Grade 1 (Theatre and Critical Care)

Healthcare, Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care (Independent Practice).
  • After-hours service is compulsory. A valid driver’s license.
  • Candidate must be competent in all critical care and theatre with relevant management experience.
  • Candidate must have good knowledge about how other sections of clinical technology operates as an assistant director Clinical Technologist management skill is required.
  • Knowledge and experience of supply chain processes, finance management and human resource operational systems.
  • Good interpersonal skills, strategic planning and has leadership skills.
  • Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, ability to work independently to achieve goals of the institution.
  • Candidate must have good computer skills, time management skills, excellent report / motivation writing skills and has a good understanding and use of conflict resolution strategy.
  • Good computer skills relevant to the post.

Responsibilities

  • Provision of Clinical service in compliance with policies, procedures and standard as set out by the institution, provincial and national authorities.
  • Coordinate all operational activities and programs of Clinical technologists across spatiality barriers and provide management duties to critical care and theatre supervisor.
  • Departmental staff administration and management duty.
  • Coordinate training of Clinical Technology students where relevant.
  • Maintenance and procurement of departmental equipment.
  • Coordination of staff training in various aspects of critical care and theatre.
  • Check equipment regularly to comply with safety requirements.
  • Promote and ensure staff punctuality, attendance and accountability in the unit.
  • To participate and supervise clinical research projects of Clinical Technologist students and departmental research projects.
  • Monitor compliance among staff in the unit.
How to apply