Job Description

Our client, a prominent name in the textile industry and based in Pietermaritzburg, is currently looking to employ a Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer (8 yrs Textile exp).

Requirements:

• BSC Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineer or HND in Electrical Engineering (heavy current) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)
• 8 -10 years’ experience in industrial environment – preferably textiles
• Proven Management ability to lead and manage a staff complement of 20 employees of all levels of education and experience
• Ability to motivate, coach and mentor subordinates to achieve budgeted production targets
• Ensuring clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team to foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation
• Demonstrated communication skills to ensure relevant information is disseminated to all levels in the factory
• Preparing and adherence to budgets to contribute to overall profitability
• Maintaining an effective and efficient stores system to ensure continuous production
• Proven experience in electronics
• Exposure to AC/DC drives, PLC’s, Relays Reticulation systems
• Exposure to Industrial Air Conditioning Systems
• Familiar with Pragma Maintenance system
• Interpreting and analysing statistical information
• Computer literate
• Project management experience
• Development of staff
• Lean Six Sigma qualification/WCM and continuous improvement
• Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and compliance (GMR 2(1) Appointee)
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation
• Take charge of preventative maintenance
• Possess a high level of administrative skills

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.