Job Title
Technical Manager (Structures)Employment Type
Full TimeExperience
4 to 12 yearsSalary
NegotiableJob Published
31 October 2024Job Reference No.
4038070048Job Description
Leader in the provisioning of grain storage and handling equipment seeks to employ a Technical Manager with sound knowledge of structural and electrical engineering. Based in Honeydew, Johannesburg.
For the position you would be required to have:
- Tech/B. Sc/B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering
- Sound knowledge of structural engineering and steel structures
- Knowledge/experience of Electrical Engineering, project management, sub-contractor management and construction management
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
- Staff management experience
Responsibilities would include you to:
- Develop methodologies, policies and procedures to improve the technical aspect of projects, leading to value add to the client and cost savings and efficiencies to the company.
- Develop strategies and policies regarding the appointment, development and retention of installation crews.
- Plan resources required to execute the tasks of the technical department.
- Regularly join technical staff members on trips to customers, monitor and mentor them and provide assistance to them where required.
- Appoint, monitor, guide and assist sub-contractors in the installation of equipment
- Instruct, review and approve technical drawings and designs
- Promote the product- and service offering of the company
- Resolve escalated customer issues and customer complaints regarding technical aspects.
- Continuously assess the technical methods of the company and investigate innovative and improved methods of installation, part design and technical matters.
- Review quotes provided to customers for accuracy and completeness and ensure sufficient provision are made to install the equipment according to company standards.
- Monitor actual expenditure against planned installation cost. Investigate overspent and implement procedures to avoid future additional expenditure.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets, monitor and measure costs against budgets and implement cost saving initiatives in the technical department.
- Keep and maintain all records and documents related to the Business and report regularly
- Comply with the health and safety laws, regulations, standards and procedures of the Company and customers.
Additional Information:
- Salary around R65k/mth + petrol card + cell + excellent performance bonus incentive
- Regular travel inside SA
- 18 days leave
Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information