Nelspruit: Technical Manager (Saw Mill Industry ), Nelspruit posted by Recruitment Web South Africa
Posted on 2025-05-08 00:00:00
| Employer | Recruitment Web South Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Agriculture/Fisheries/Aquaculturist |
| Location | Mpumalanga / Nelspruit |
Job Summary
- Valid grade 12 qualification (or equivalent) with proof thereof required;
- Formal Electrical and/or Mechanical Trade Test certification and/or Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7) and/or Equivalent.
- Fluency in English required (Reading, writing & speaking) (Fluency in additional official language/s advantageous);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel, Outlook and Word);
- Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant experience Engineering Foreman or similar Position with contactable references (experience in a Sawmill advantageous).
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa advantageous.
- Membership of the South African Engineering Association advantageous
- Sound knowledge of and technical aptitude for sawmilling and timber value-adding equipment and machinery advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of relevant safety legislation and systems (Safety & Risk Management Course advantageous);
- Innovative mindset with a willingness to explore new means to convert equipment to be more efficient and productive at least cost.
- Strong emphasis on driving a culture of preventative maintenance as opposed to reactive maintenance.
- Good interpersonal skills (need to liaise with seniors, peers and subordinates);
- Good People management skills, technical skills, and observational skills.
- Good team player.
- Effective communication skills;
- Experience working in high pressure production environment.
- A passion to succeed in a challenging environment.
- Ability to solve problems and deliver solutions.
- Ability to work independently as a initiative-taker
Job Purpose:
The Technical manager oversees the upkeep and maintenance of the companys equipment and facilities, including company accommodation.
Duties
- Manage, lead, and control all aspects of a maintenance team of 20-30 employees, including Artisans, Semi-skilled employees and artisan assistants.
- Maintain and improve current maintenance systems (Strong on preventative maintenance) to assure target up-time is achieved.
- Constantly explore equipment/machines and find ways to improve safety and efficiency.
- The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage all Engineering Assets, Resources, and Infrastructure availability of machinery/equipment as well as managing resources and people to assist in achieving planned production targets.
- Maintain and manage Mechanical Systems and Electrical Reticulation Systems.
- The role oversees the manufacturing, constructing, assembling, and fitting of components by his/her technical team for machinery, vehicles, installations and other apparatus or articles and is also responsible to ensure proper maintenance and repair of such equipment (both preventative and reactive maintenance);
- The Technical manager should direct and coordinate the activities of his/her team, ensure their skills remain up to standard, they have a future skills development plan, they stay motivated, their performances are continuously evaluated (with necessary actions where required) and that his/her team works safely and productively at both the mill and surrounding areas, which includes the company accommodation and other areas of responsibility.
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