Operations Excellence Lead

Anonymous; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in Durban seeks a Technical Services Manager to oversee optimization and maintenance of systems, ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc or BTech in relevant fields and have over 10 years of experience in plant engineering and compliance management. This role promises career growth and a competitive compensation package, making it an outstanding opportunity for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in plant engineering, refining, and packaging.
• Proven experience in managing technical systems and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain systems to ensure alignment with legislation.
• Oversee technical reporting and ensure data accuracy.
• Integrate AI into quality management data sets for real-time information.
• Enhance business performance, operate sustainably, and profitably.
• Translate operational strategies into actionable plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSc or BTech in Computing, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Management

Job description

Job Description

The Technical Services Manager role is a critical position within the organization.

It entails leading the optimization and maintenance of technical and management systems, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing technical reporting and data accuracy, as well as integrating AI into quality management data sets for real-time information.

This role also involves strategic environmental management, stakeholder engagement, compliance monitoring, leadership, and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain systems to ensure alignment with legislation.
• Oversee technical reporting and ensure data accuracy.
• Integrate AI into quality management data sets for real-time information.
• Enhance business performance, operate sustainably, and profitably.
• Translate operational strategies into actionable plans and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include a BSc or BTech in Computing, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Management, with at least 10 years of experience in plant engineering, refining, and packaging, and compliance management.

Benefits

• The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in technical services management.
• This role offers opportunities for career growth and professional development, as well as a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge and expertise in operations management.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proven experience in managing technical systems and staff.