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Technical Production Manager – Ceres

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Cape Town · On-site Full-time 1w ago

About the role

Reference: CPT005331-Jol-1

Do you have a qualification in Mechanics or Management with a background in workshop management?

Our client in Ceres requires an experienced manager to oversee daily workshop operations across vehicles, pumps and sanitation units. This role involves leading teams, ensuring high-quality and timely service delivery, and driving operational efficiency and cost control. Duties & Responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS • Matric, and qualification in Management or Mechanics • Minimum 5 years’ managerial experience leading teams • Strong technical knowledge (vehicles, pumps, sanitation systems) • Hands-on problem solver and willing to physically assist teams • Organized, structured and productivity-driven • Focus on quality, deadlines and cost control • Confident staff manager (firm but fair) • Comfortable with admin, systems and process improvement • Technical skills: vacuum pumps, electrical, hydraulics, water/waste systems, plastic welding, pressure systems trailers/mobile units • Basic fleet management + financial/costing understanding • Exposure to construction industry advantageous

DUTIES • Operations: Plan and schedule work - allocate resources & meet deadlines • Staff Management: Lead teams, set targets, manage performance, discipline, and training; oversee foremen • Quality Control: Implement checks, reduce rework, standardise processes • Systems & Processes: Manage job cards, workflow, and visual systems • Stock & Tools: Control parts and consumables; minimise waste and theft • Cost & Efficiency: Monitor labour, job costing, downtime; identify bottlenecks • Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety standards and PPE usage

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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