Work Order Coordinator

Simera Sense; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Earth observation technologies is seeking a Work Order Coordinator in Somerset West. This role involves managing and tracking work orders in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely execution and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field and three or more years of experience in a production environment. A competitive salary and a friendly working environment are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry

Competitive salary

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience with complex assemblies in a manufacturing or production support role.
• Hands-on experience with Acumatica ERP or a comparable system.
• Hands-on experience with Wrike or a comparable system.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, track, and maintain work orders for assembly, integration and testing operations.
• Monitor progress on active work orders and coordinate availability of resources.
• Maintain traceability of components and processes for audit purposes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Complex problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in engineering, aerospace, or industrial management

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Wrike

Job description

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Head Office is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

At Simera Sense, we design and build advanced optical payloads that help satellites capture the world in stunning detail. Behind every successful mission is a well-coordinated workflow, and that is where you come in.

We are looking for a Work Order Coordinator to be the operational heartbeat of our production and engineering teams. In this role, you’ll manage and track work orders from initiation to completion, ensuring that every component, task, and timeline aligns with our mission to deliver excellence on Earth and in orbit.

If you are detail-driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning complexity into clarity, we would love to have you on board.

Job Purpose:

Coordinate, track, and optimise Work Order processes for AIT production, ensuring timely execution, regulatory compliance, and alignment with mission-critical objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Work Order Management: Create, issue, track, and maintain work orders for assembly, integration and testing (AIT) operations based on the production schedule.
• Scheduling & Resource Coordination: Monitor progress on active work orders and coordinate availability of personnel, tools, cleanroom facilities, and test equipment.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain traceability of components and processes for audit and mission assurance purposes, and support documentation for export control.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with supply chain personnel, quality, and maintenance teams to coordinate work order-related needs, and facilitate daily or weekly coordination meetings to review work order status.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in engineering, aerospace, or industrial management

Required Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience with complex assemblies in a manufacturing or production support role.
• Hands-on experience with Acumatica ERP or a comparable system.
• Hands-on experience with Wrike (Project Management Software) or a comparable system.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with ERP workflows involving work order management.

Recommendations:

• ERP System Certification for Acumatica ERP (or similar).
• Experience in the aerospace industry pertaining to optical payloads will be highly beneficial.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.