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Technical Manager (Expat) (Technical Manager (E)

Overview

Reference
Technical Manager (E

Salary
ZAR/week

Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
10 April 2024


Our client is looking for a Technical Manager to join their team. 

Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and managing the performance of repairs and maintenance conducted as well as maintenance systems in the processing and refrigeration plant division (Hydrovac, Plant Rooms (ammonia & freon), Freezer Rooms, Cold rooms, Fire sprinkler systems, Electrical and Generators, Water Systems, and all related controls).

  • Managing inventory of processing and refrigeration plant critical spares and consumables.

  • Overseeing the installation of new equipment as well as replacement and repair of spare parts according to supplier and company specifications and established safety guidelines.

  • Working with senior management on plant expansions, improvements, designs, and development of the mechanical systems.

  • Overseeing all maintenance utilities.

  • Ensuring all regulations regarding oils, ammonia, chlorine, and water treatments are met.

  • Performing inspections and preventative maintenance as required and set standards.

  • Actively managing the maintenance teams responsible for mechanical, water, electrical and refrigeration systems, including ammonia refrigeration plant.  

  • Managing and maintaining budgets for processing plant and refrigeration.

  • Leading the maintenance team to become world-class in technical expertise, installations, repairs, and maintenance of processing plant and refrigeration equipment. 

Key skills: 

  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Building effective teams, attracting and developing talent, utilizing the potential.

  • High level of integrity and accuracy.

  • Continuous improvement of ways of working and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 certificate. 

  • Applicable Engineering Degree or Diploma with completed apprenticeship.

  • Post-degree managerial qualifications will be advantageous.

  • A minimum of 5 - 10 years post-qualification experience in Maintenance Management of large processing plants (abattoirs and/or dairies).

  • Proven experience in the maintenance management of large-scale refrigeration plants (freon and ammonia)

  • Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia


Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond