Technician Supervisor - Cape Town

Air Products South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gases company in Cape Town is seeking a Technician Supervisor. This role involves overseeing engineering operations and projects, managing maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years in the engineering sector, with 5 years of supervisory experience. Applicants must possess a trade qualification and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in heavy engineering/production environment.
• 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing Technicians and Contractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering operations and projects.
• Manage maintenance and project work programs.
• Ensure compliance with SHERQ requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge transfer

Project management

Education

Matric/Grade 12 with Maths, Science, and English

N6 and/or Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Trade Tested Artisan

Business management certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview: The Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervising and controlling all engineering operations and projects within the Cape Region (Western and Eastern Cape).

Responsibilities

• Manage the efficient operation of the ESD maintenance and projects section to meet corporate and legal requirements;
• Supervise and control the maintenance program to ensure the effective operation of the maintenance department;
• Supervise the major equipment refurbishment program to optimise existing assets to reduce operating costs;
• Manage training;
• Manage project work programs;
• Control all on-site installations and maintenance to meet the high-quality workmanship of contractors;
• Co-ordinate within a specified area the SHERQ requirements;
• Ensuring the highest level of safety at all times to eliminate risk to personnel and property.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of Matric or Grade 12 Senior certificate with Maths, Science and English;
• A minimum of N6 and/or Diploma Mechanical Engineering;
• Trade Tested Artisan in related Engineering field;
• Basic business management certificate;
• A registered gas installer with SACGA accreditation (preferred);
• A minimum of 10 years of heavy engineering/production environment within the Gas or related industry;
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity with proven experience in managing Technicians, Artisans and Contractors;
• Ability to create an environment of knowledge transfer in cross-functional teams;
• Must have experience in dealing with all levels of customers and suppliers;
• Must have a working knowledge of SHERQ management systems and related ISO standards;
• Must have strong organisational and planning skills with good verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be medically fit to work at heights;
• Must have a valid unendorsed code 08 driver's licence and own a reliable vehicle;
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel when required;
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite for weekly and monthly report writing etc.