About this role
TECHNICAL MANAGER Location: Pretoria, Silverton NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Diploma/Degree. Automotive Manufacturing/Component experience. 5–10 years’ Technical / Workshop Management experience. Mining, Automotive and OEM experience essential. ROLE OVERVIEW: The Technical Manager will oversee technical and workshop operations, ensuring that production processes, technical standards, tooling, and resources support efficient, quality-driven output. The role will also drive process improvements and ensure compliance with operational and quality requirements. Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application! Minimum requirements: Matric / Grade 12. Relevant Diploma/Degree in Production Management, Operations Management or Project Management. 5–10 years’ experience in Technical/Workshop Management. Automotive Manufacturing or Automotive Component experience. Strong technical and mechanical product knowledge. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with time studies and line balancing. Knowledge of Lean and business improvement would be advantageous. Exposure to managing Lean and Six Sigma projects would be advantageous. Strong organisational, time management and people management skills. Personality Traits: Proactive and assertive. Results-driven and accountable. Analytical and solution-focused. Resilient and able to work under pressure. Strong leader and team motivator. Duties and responsibilities: Oversee technical and workshop operations and ensure customer and quality requirements are achieved. Structure operations to meet production schedules and maximise output. Implement new products and processes and assist with technical project development. Analyse equipment, capacity and manpower requirements to support operational needs. Ensure appropriate tooling is available, calibrated and maintained. Manage and improve existing technical and production processes. Monitor production activities, workflow and technical issues and implement corrective action. Develop and monitor production documentation, work instructions and quality documentation. Lead and manage technical and production staff, including training, performance management and skills development. Drive multi-skilling and maintain employee skills matrices. Support continuous improvement, Lean initiatives and waste reduction. Ensure adherence to 5S and smooth-flow activities. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards and relevant ISO requirements. Ensure safety protocols and regulatory requirements are maintained. Investigate technical and production problems and escalate issues where required. Ensure fitments and technical work are completed according to approved work and fitment instructions. Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports and forecasts. Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, HR, Finance and other departments to achieve operational objectives. Liaise with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors where required. Identify opportunities to improve technical processes, productivity and operational efficiency.