Mechanical / Industrial Technical Manager (Biosafety and Biosecurity) - Healthcare

Recruiter:

Isilumko Staffing (JHB)

Job Ref:

3243822033

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A leader in the diagnostic and pathology industry is seeking an experience candidate to work as a Technical Manager (Biosafety and Biosecurity) in their JHB branch.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelors' degree - Mechanical / Industrial

Willing to travel national and international

Local and international biosafety and biosecurity training certificates

Familiar with AutoCAD / TurboCAD, Maintenance Pro 4.0, CMMS, Andover Continuum, Microsoft Office

Great track record as ref checks will be conducted upfront

Clear ITC

No less than 7 years' post qual experience of technical biosafety and managerial requirements of high biocontainment microbiological and biomedical labs (5 years' supervisory / managerial in technical operations of high biocontainment facilities

Must have relevant experience in technical operation of high biocontainment facilities including:

Plan and active participation in BSL3 and 4 facility commissioning and re-certification activities

Responsible for operational safety and repair of facilities, plant and equipment

Preventative and corrective maintenance schedules

Contractors' management

Upgrading asset register

Develop; and maintain inspection systems

HVAC control

Solid waste disinfection

Financial planning

Draft status reports

Key skills:

Communication

Planning

Attention to detail

Report writing

Supervising

Operations

Organised

Analytical

Strategic

Interpersonal

Creative

Computer and systems literate

Key performance areas:

Contractor management

Preventative maintenance

Lead the biocontainment engineering team

CAPEX

Manage department operational budget

Draft and update biosafety manuals

Act as trusted advisor

Policy drafting and implementation

Field deployment (disease outbreaks)

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