Technical Manager - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 06-09-2017 11:44:45 AM
01-11-2017 11:44:45 AM
Our client is requiring a technical manager to live for at least 3 years in Ethiopia

Negotiate with local contractors and finalize contracts with them for the installation and civil work in our factory in order realize the expansion project the soonest and as smooth as possible.

Furthermore, you are the first responsible person for preventive and curative maintenance. Together with your team of mechanics and electricians, and in close cooperation with the local production manager, you are responsible for designing, planning and executing preventive maintenance programs as well as curative maintenance and trouble shooting.

With your contribution, the mechanics and electricians will become better in their job by being more efficient and more effective. Together with the Dutch engineers from our global technical department, you will discuss about product specifications, the scope of the project, the implementation process etc.

You will implement maintenance software with support and guidance from our global technical capex support team. You will make downtime visible and will be able to minimize downtime.

Must have completed relevant education in ( artisan) mechanical or electro mechanics. You must have gained at least 5 years of experience within a maintenance / technical role, preferably within a manufacturing company. You are capable of convincing others and of adapting your professional approach to the local circumstances. Preferably you have proven experience in leading technical capex projects and you have project management skills. You are fluent in English, both orally and written. You consider it as a challenge to motivate and develop people within the Ethiopian culture in their job and you are not afraid of hard and dirty work.
You display the following personal characteristics: hands-on, energetic, analytical, honest, decisive, problem-solving and results-oriented.