Section Manager with NQF 6 B/Degree Engineering

24 hours ago

eastern cape za, Eastern Cape West Coast Personnel Full-time

Section Manager with NQF 6 B/Degree Engineering & QCTO in Electrical or Millwright - Port Elizabeth

Section Manager (Manufacturing / Factory) required for Port Elizabeth.

An experienced and hands-on Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive production performance, coordinate maintenance activities, lead Shift Supervisors and ensure production targets are achieved through continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (Matric).
  • National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field (NQF 5).
  • Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
  • Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management.
  • Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous.
  • 10 years' experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations.
  • 5 years' supervisory or management experience.
  • Computer literate (MS Office and production systems).

Technical Competencies:

  • Production and manufacturing management.
  • Maintenance planning and coordination.
  • Continuous improvement and process optimisation.
  • Production planning and performance monitoring.
  • Risk, compliance and budget management.
  • Staff leadership and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
  • Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective action plans.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams to optimise equipment availability.
  • Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
  • Ensure production standards, procedures and operating methods are consistently implemented.
  • Identify operational risks and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the department in operational meetings.
  • Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors through performance management and employee development initiatives.
  • Contribute to budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Proactive and action orientated.
  • Excellent planning and organisational ability.
  • Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
  • Customer and stakeholder focused.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.