Technical Manager

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Technical Manager in Pretoria/Silverton to oversee technical and workshop operations. The role focuses on meeting production schedules, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives while managing tooling, equipment, and staff.

Requirements include a relevant Diploma/Degree in Production/Operations/Project Management and 5–10 years of Technical/Workshop management experience in Automotive Manufacturing or Components.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Production/Operations/Project Management.
• 5–10 years’ technical/workshop management experience in automotive/mining/OEM sectors.
• Automotive manufacturing or component experience is essential.
• Strong technical and mechanical product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and workshop operations to meet customer and quality requirements.
• Structure operations to meet production schedules and maximise output.
• Implement new products and processes and support technical projects.
• Analyse equipment, capacity and manpower to support operations.
• Ensure tooling is available, calibrated and maintained.
• Lead and develop technical and production staff; manage performance.

Skills

Technical management

Workshop management

Lean

Six Sigma

Excel

Time studies

Line balancing

Strong organisational skills

People management

Education

Diploma

Degree in Production Management

Operations/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TECHNICAL MANAGER

Location: Pretoria, Silverton

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Diploma/Degree.
• Automotive Manufacturing/Component experience.
• 5–10 years’ Technical / Workshop Management experience.
• Mining, Automotive and OEM experience essential.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Technical Manager will oversee technical and workshop operations, ensuring that production processes, technical standards, tooling, and resources support efficient, quality-driven output. The role will also drive process improvements and ensure compliance with operational and quality requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant Diploma/Degree in Production Management,
• Operations Management or Project Management.
• 5–10 years’ experience in Technical/Workshop
• Management.
• Automotive Manufacturing or Automotive Component experience.
• Strong technical and mechanical product knowledge.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with time studies and line balancing.
• Knowledge of Lean and business improvement would be advantageous.
• Exposure to managing Lean and Six Sigma projects would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, time management and people management skills.

Personality Traits

• Proactive and assertive.
• Results-driven and accountable.
• Analytical and solution-focused.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Strong leader and team motivator.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee technical and workshop operations and ensure customer and quality requirements are achieved.
• Structure operations to meet production schedules and maximise output.
• Implement new products and processes and assist with technical project development.
• Analyse equipment, capacity and manpower requirements to support operational needs.
• Ensure appropriate tooling is available, calibrated and maintained.
• Manage and improve existing technical and production processes.
• Monitor production activities, workflow and technical issues and implement corrective action.
• Develop and monitor production documentation, work instructions and quality documentation.
• Lead and manage technical and production staff, including training, performance management and skills development.
• Drive multi-skilling and maintain employee skills matrices.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean initiatives and waste reduction.
• Ensure adherence to 5S and smooth-flow activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards and relevant ISO requirements.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulatory requirements are maintained.
• Investigate technical and production problems and elevate issues where required.
• Ensure fitments and technical work are completed according to approved work and fitment instructions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports and forecasts.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, HR, Finance and other departments to achieve operational objectives.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical processes, productivity and operational efficiency.