SENIOR COORDINATOR – TOOL ROOM (ELANDSFONTEIN)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a Senior Coordinator for the Tool Room. This role involves managing tooling functions, focusing on maintenance and repair, and leading a team. Candidates must have a technical qualification and significant industry experience. The position is based in Johannesburg and offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tooling functions within the manufacturing environment.
• Focus on maintenance, repair, and optimising downtime.
• Lead a team and ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.

Skills

Expertise in high-speed progression tooling

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

N4–N6 technical qualification or equivalent

Trade Test Certificate in Tooling, Jig & Die Making

Job description

SENIOR COORDINATOR – TOOL ROOM (ELANDSFONTEIN)

2025-07-08 - 2025-08-07

Permanent

NEL012229

Engineering, Mining and Civil

Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs

This role is responsible for managing all tooling functions within the manufacturing environment, with a focus on maintenance, repair, and optimising downtime. The Senior Coordinator will lead a team, ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards, and drive continuous improvement in tool room operations.

• N4–N6 technical qualification or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Expertise in high-speed progression tooling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Minimum Requirements:

• N4–N6 technical qualification or equivalent
• Trade Test Certificate in Tooling, Jig & Die Making (or similar)
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Expertise in high-speed progression tooling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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