TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER - ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (EMALAHLENI / WITBANK)
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About the role
About
Our client, a leader in the electro-mechanical engineering sector, is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to drive business growth and oversee complex engineering projects.
Position Info
The Ideal Candidate:
This role suits a commercially minded engineering professional who combines technical depth with strong business development skills. You will leverage your industry network to secure contracts, oversee execution with precision, and ensure profitability while maintaining the highest engineering standards.
Key Requirements
- Qualifications: Trade-tested artisan (Turner/Machinist, Boilermaker, etc.) or a Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma.
- Technical Expertise: Proven ability to scope, quote, and manage complex refurbishments, fabrications, and machining projects.
- Industry Experience: Strong track record in sourcing and delivering work from mines, power stations, and large industrial plants.
- Commercial Acumen: Experience managing engineering workshops or independently running a profit-and-loss (P&L) portfolio.
- Business Development: Demonstrated success in sourcing and quoting for heavy engineering contracts.
- Network: Established relationships with key decision-makers (Engineering Managers, Section Engineers) within the Power Generation sector and major Mining Houses in the Mpumalanga Highveld area.
- Language Skills: Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with excellent communication and negotiation ability.
Recruiter
MPRTC
Job Ref
WB003749/DK
Date Posted
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Location
Witbank, South Africa
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Requirements
- Trade-tested artisan (Turner/Machinist, Boilermaker, etc.) or a Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma
- Proven ability to scope, quote, and manage complex refurbishments, fabrications, and machining projects
- Strong track record in sourcing and delivering work from mines, power stations, and large industrial plants
- Experience managing engineering workshops or independently running a profit-and-loss (P&L) portfolio
- Demonstrated success in sourcing and quoting for heavy engineering contracts
- Established relationships with key decision-makers (Engineering Managers, Section Engineers) within the Power Generation sector and major Mining Houses in the Mpumalanga Highveld area
- Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with excellent communication and negotiation ability
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