PROCESS TECHNICAL MANAGER

Plascon; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company in Gqeberha is seeking a Process Technical Manager to optimize production processes and implement new formulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the automotive/industrial paint sector, strong leadership qualities, and a relevant degree in Chemistry. Interested candidates should contact the HR department by 7 November 2025.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Automotive/Industrial Paint Technical/Production Environment.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• High level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Implement new and existing formulations into the factories.
• Optimize current production formulae and ensure quality standards.
• Achieve factory technical objectives and improve cost of sales.

Skills

Automotive/Industrial Paint Technical/Production Environment experience

Ability to organize functional elements

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

Numeracy aptitude

Data analysis and decision-making

Communication and Influence

Strong Coaching and Empowering Skills

Technical Understanding (SHERQ, HR, Manufacturing, Maintenance)

Understanding of Manufacturing Processes

Education

BSc or B-Tech in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

The position of Process Technical Manager has arisen within our Technical team, based in Gqeberha. This position will report to the Site Manager.

Preference will be granted to Employment Equity candidates.

Purpose

To implement new and existing formulations and processes into the factories. Ensure the optimization of current production formulae and processes and ensure that quality standards are maintained in the Gqeberha factory.

Key Performance Areas

• Achieving Factory Technical objectives
• Improving cost of sales and reducing manufacturing input costs.
• Achieving corporate governance
• Optimising resources and processes
• Ensuring product quality
• Implementation of new product development (formulations)
• Provide Technical assistance in order to secure product availability
• Developing individual and team competence
• Managing performance
• Maintaining organisational climate
• Managing Technical training
• Coaching and mentoring staff

Skill, Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• 5 years Automotive/Industrial Paint Technical/Production Environment and Lab experience
• Ability to organize disparate functional elements to achieve outcomes
• Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
• High Aptitude for Numeracy, manipulate numbers and understand trends
• Ability to collate and organize data, analyze information and make decisions
• Communication and Influence
• Achieving through others, Strong Coaching and Empowering Skills
• Technical Understanding (SHERQ, HR, Manufacturing, Maintenance)
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Processes

Educational Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• Minimum - BSc, B-Tech Chemistry
• Leadership Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Identification and Resolution Skills
• High Level of Computer Literacy Skills

If you meet these requirements and you are interested, please submit your CV to Nevah Titus, HR Department, email [e-mail] by no later than close of business on 7 November 2025.

Should you not be contacted within 6 weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application as

unsuccessful.