Technical Manager (CPT)

Keep abreast of technical product developments & market requirements

Maintain regular contact with key Technical personnel within our principals organisations in order to stay abreast of technical developments and to build meaningful recourses & relationships

Maintain regular contact with key technical personnel within our customers organisations in order to meet their immediate and future needs and to establish meaningful relationships

Manage the work done by sub-contractors and sub-ordinates and instigate corrective action when required

Negotiate acceptable pricing from subcontractors for a particular job

Ensure that an acceptable profit margin per job is maintained

Ensure completion of work within agreed cost parameters

Conduct root cause investigation into equipment failure and make recommendations regarding suitable repair techniques

Generate reports as required regarding assessment findings and repairs conducted

Identify appropriate contractors in case of specialist type of repairs that are able to carry out work to classification society & OEM standards and make recommendations

Generate Gantt charts (time frame-based work progress schedules) for time sensitive jobs

Manage the repair work progress in order to ensure that standards and time frames are adhered to

Conduct re-instatement & testing of machinery & equipment in accordance with OEM instructions after completion of repairs

Manage the upkeep of the building company vehicles as well as machinery & equipment

Maintain good IR (industrial relations) and ensure compliance with OHSA (occupational health and safety administration) requirements at all times

Maintain safety standards and ensure customer safety requirements are complied with

Arrange attendance at safety induction for contractors with the customer prior to commencement of work

Achieving the monetary targets as per budgeted objectives

Submit written justifications regarding capital expenditure and staff additions

Implementing strategy agreed to with management in order to develop core business activities

Education experience and competencies required:

Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering

Additional qualification in Project management will be an added advantage

The following experience is preferable:

- 4 to 5 years in a Senior Management Position with experience in the Ship Repair Industry.

- Experience in heavy engineering or steelmaking industry

- At least 5 concurrent years Project Management experience within the marine industry or industrial engineering sector.

- Experience in tender evaluation compilation submission and negotiation on multi-disciplinary and medium to large refit overhaul modification optimization and re-engineering projects

- Experience in leading in a multidisciplinary mechanical engineering environment

- Have a working knowledge of applicable legislature including the OHS Act BCEA and related legislation

- Registration with South African Institute of Mechanical Engineers would be preferable

Applicants to send their CVs to the HR Department . State the name of the position as a reference on your application.

Application date closes 10 October 2025

Due consideration will be given to the companys equity targets. Please note that the position has been opened to internal and external candidates.