Machine Shop Manager: Lead CNC, Quality & Team Growth

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

provident fund

Medical aid – hospital plan

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave

Job summary

SA Metal Group in Cape Town is seeking a seasoned Machine Shop Manager to oversee daily production in the machine shop, optimise CNC operations, and lead a skilled team to meet quality and safety standards. You will develop SOPs, manage maintenance, programming with Mastercam and G-Codes, and liaise with suppliers.

A relevant trade qualification and at least 5 years of management experience are essential. This permanent role offers on-site work with potential overtime and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ Management experience.
• Minimum 10 years post trade test working experience in a manufacturing / production environment.
• Valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Be fully competent and able to program with Mastercam (Milling and Laths).
• Be fully competent and able to program with G-Codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and workflow of the Machine Shop.
• Plan and schedule machine shop jobs and coordinate team activities to meet production targets.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for machine shop processes.
• Use CMMS to plan, track, and record tasks and raise work requests.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Mentor and coach team members on tooling and job planning.
• Program and support CNC machining using Mastercam for milling and turning operations.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support operations.

Skills

Management experience

OHSA knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Relevant tertiary Qualification

Relevant Trade Test Certificate

Tools

Mastercam

G-Codes

Job description

SA Metal Group in Cape Town is seeking a seasoned Machine Shop Manager to oversee daily production in the machine shop, optimise CNC operations, and lead a skilled team to meet quality and safety standards. You will develop SOPs, manage maintenance, programming with Mastercam and G-Codes, and liaise with suppliers.

A relevant trade qualification and at least 5 years of management experience are essential. This permanent role offers on-site work with potential overtime and a comprehensive