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IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Medical Technology | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape

About the Opportunity

Our client, a specialised medical technology company, is seeking an experienced IT Support Technician to join their team in Gqeberha.

This is an opportunity to develop a specialised career in medical technology, with training provided to become a Clinical Support Technician supporting advanced surgical navigation systems in hospital operating theatres.

The position is primarily hospital-based, with most working time spent supporting surgical cases in and around Gqeberha. Administrative duties will generally be completed from home when not attending hospital cases.

Minimum Requirements

· Previous experience in an IT support or technical support role.

· Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· A valid driver's licence.

· A reliable, roadworthy personal vehicle with sufficient space to transport medical equipment.

· Willingness to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel, including travelling between hospitals in the region and transporting company equipment.

· Willingness and availability to travel extensively during the initial training period, including long-distance travel to other provinces. Flights for travelling to other Provinces will be covered by the Company. Travel to other provinces may also be required after the training period, to provide support at surgical cases.

· Availability for scheduled surgical cases, standby duties and medical emergencies, including nights, weekends and public holidays, if required.

· Ability to work independently after sufficient training, respond reliably to urgent requests and remain professional under pressure.

· Previous hospital experience or exposure to medical equipment will be an advantage, but is not essential, as training will be provided.

Remuneration and Probation

· Probation period: Six months.

· Remuneration will be reviewed upon successful completion of probation.

Company-Provided Equipment and Benefits

· A company laptop and internet access from the first day of employment.

· A cell phone allowance during the probation period.

· A company cell phone upon successful completion of probation.

· Following successful completion of probation, the company contributes 50% towards the employee's medical aid contribution, excluding dependants.

· Following successful completion of probation, the company contributes 50% towards the employee's provident fund retirement contribution, with the remaining 50% deducted from the employee's salary.

· All company-provided equipment remains the property of the employer and is for business use only.

How to Apply

If you have an IT support background, enjoy solving technical problems and are interested in developing specialised technical skills in the medical technology industry, we invite you to submit your CV for consideration.

Please note: This position requires a high degree of flexibility. Extensive long-distance travel, including travel to other provinces, will be required during the initial training period. Further travel may be required as needed to support surgical cases, in addition to standby duties and emergency hospital cases outside normal working hours.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: From R22 500,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you personally have a reliable, roadworthy vehicle with sufficient space to transport medical equipment.
• Do you have previous experience in an IT support or technical support role.
• Is there any reason you would be unable or unwilling to travel to other provinces when required for training or work-related cases?

License/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (Required)

Location:

• Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road