Section Manager with NQF 6 B/Degree Engineering & QCTO in Electrical or Millwright - Port Elizabeth

West Coast Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel seeks an experienced Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations in a Port Elizabeth manufacturing facility. You will report to the Production Manager, drive production performance and coordinate maintenance activities while guiding Shift Supervisors toward meeting targets through continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates bring 10 years in electrical production/manufacturing and 5 years in supervision, with strong MS Office and production systems proficiency.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Engineering/electrical technical qualification (NQF 5) is required.
• Trade test as Electrician or Millwright is required.
• Accounting and supervisory management certificate is required.
• NQF 6 Diploma or BEng/BE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
• Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance to optimise equipment availability.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet targets.
• Ensure standards, procedures and methods are consistently applied.
• Identify operational risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors, drive performance and development.
• Assist budgeting, monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement across production operations.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Problem-solving

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NQF 5: National Certificate in Engineering/Electrical or Technical Field

Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright

NQF 6 Diploma or BEng/BE degree (advantageous)

Certificate in Accounting & Supervisory Management

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

MS Office

Production systems

Job description

Section Manager with NQF 6 B/Degree Engineering & QCTO in Electrical or Millwright - Port Elizabeth

Section Manager (Manufacturing / Factory) required for Port Elizabeth.

An experienced and hands-on Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive production performance, coordinate maintenance activities, lead Shift Supervisors and ensure production targets are achieved through continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field (NQF 5).
• Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
• Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management.
• Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous.
• 10 years' experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations.
• 5 years' supervisory or management experience.
• Computer literate (MS Office and production systems).

Technical Competencies:

• Production and manufacturing management.
• Maintenance planning and coordination.
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Production planning and performance monitoring.
• Risk, compliance and budget management.
• Staff leadership and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
• Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective action plans.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams to optimise equipment availability.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
• Ensure production standards, procedures and operating methods are consistently implemented.
• Identify operational risks and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the department in operational meetings.
• Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors through performance management and employee development initiatives.
• Contribute to budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proactive and action orientated.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
• Customer and stakeholder focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.