Manufacturing Jobs in City Centre

My client, a leading and well known Manufacturing Company based inMaitland, Cape Town requires a competent and experienced Autos Press and Plating Team Leader to join their team.

This position is reporting to the Manufacturing Executive.

Purpose of the position

To Manufacture products / components by supervising staff, reporting on performance, organizing, and monitoring workflow.

To ensure that products / components are produced according to specification (Quality) within the planned time (Efficiency) at the correct cost (Reduced waste / Productivity improvements).

To uphold company policies and procedures and lead improvement projects within the relevant work areas.

Requirements:

Trade Tested Fitter and Turner or Toolmaker ESSENTIAL

A minimum of 5 years related experience in the Manufacturing Industry

At least 5 years Production Lead or Management experience in a high volume manufacturing environment

Press tool production line, lathe production line, chemical plating plant experience is Non Negotiable

Knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 45001 is a huge advantage

Must be highly skilled in Excell, Word and outlook

SA Citizens only

Must be Criminal Clear

Must reside in the Greater Cape Town area

Must be fluent in English or Afrikaans

Must be willing to work overtime when needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Achieving production performance through:

Ensure that all operations are performed in line with the correct planning (Production Method, Time, and Quality).

Recording and reporting of daily production provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production records and data.

Maintaining workflow by identifying and understanding bottleneck operations / processes and implementing sustainability corrective actions to remedy the situation.

Achieving the Production Plan, introducing initiatives to make up for any lost time or scrap components.

Ensuring the correct staffing and shift coverage.

Highlighting any adverse trends in terms of production and / or equipment to relevant department for remedial action.

Ensuring that all processes and operations performed in the relevant work area are understood in terms of Quality, Capability, Capacity and Legal compliance. Ensuring that the Quality is in accordance with the requirements: Comply with all requirements as per the Quality Manual.

Ensuring that all relevant quality action (in accordance with the IMDS) are adhered to.

Ensuring that all the components, assemblies and materials are identified and labelled accordingly.

Ensuring that all Quality related issues are dealt with timeously and rectified. Ensure that all machines and equipment is suitably maintained:

Ensure that the basic operator maintenance is performed.

Ensuring that the

Key Accountabilities/ Principal Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES
General cleaning (where applicable as per site):
Offices & Office Blocks
Boardrooms and Conference Centres
Training Centres
Smoking Rooms
Customer Service Centres
Kitchen, Canteen and Dining Areas
Passageways
Toilets and Cloakrooms and Ablution blocks
Reception areas
Outside cleaning areas
Linen Rooms
Auditoriums
Waste Management

SECONDARY DUTIES
The below need to be executed in accordance with the frequency outlined below
Daily (Vacuum, wash, mop, scrub, polish as required)
Kitchen: kitchen utensils, equipment, cupboards, and floors
Kitchen: cloths and towels washed
Kitchen bins: regularly emptied and refuse bags replaced
Carpeted and non-carpeted areas (tiled floors, cloakroom floors, ramps, kitchen floors, stairways)
Furniture/Upholstered Chairs, Couches and Equipment (phones, pictures, computer equipment, etc.)
Upholstery of chairs: vacuumed
Tiles and stairs
Window Sills
Office doors and door handles (including disinfect)
Hand rails on stairways: 3 x times daily (including disinfect)
Hand wash basins and taps
Toilet seats top and bottom (including disinfect)
Waste bins: 2 x times daily (including disinfect and fitted with plastic bags)
Refuse bags, bins, removable items (empty boxes, etc)

Weekly
Main entrance windows and doors up to reach height; 3 x times weekly
Kitchen cupboards: emptied, tidied and washed
Kitchen Canisters
Doors: markings to be removed and disinfected
Door Handles: polished
Walls and wall tiles: complete wash and disinfect
Non-Carpeted areas: scrubbed
Skirtings & powers skirtings (including disinfect)

Monthly
Couches and chairs upholstered with leather

Daily spot cleaning
Carpets as required
Walls up to reach height (including disinfect)
Hand wash basins
Cloakrooms: 3 x times daily (replenish all toiletry items)
Reception areas: 2 x times daily
Emergency Exits: 2 x daily (kept free of obstacles)

General Duties:
Kitchen: Food and beverage to be delivered as required
Kitchen to be locked after hours
Ensure Health & Safety principals strictly adhered to:
Protective clothing to be worn as per applicable Health & Safety guidelines
Application of cleaning materials to be applied as per applicable Health & Safety guidelines

Key Skills and Experience
Min Grade 10
Previous Cleaning experience in Corporate / Commercia

Minimum Job Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering, with a dual trade in Electro-Mechanical.
• Trade tested Millwright / Fitter / Electrician essential.
• Minimum 7 yearsâ?? experience in supervision of a Maintenance department.
• PLC and project management experience essential.
• Knowledge in instrumentation, an advantage.

Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Maintenance Manager:

• Maintenance Management:
  • Determine resources (labour and materials).
  • Analyse and interpret Planned Maintenance and Breakdown reports.
  • Diagnose plant and equipment problems (fault-finding).
  • Maintain register of all electrical hardware on site and backups of all installed software.
• Maintenance Planning:
  • Compile and supervise the Preventive Maintenance Programme.
  • Maintain and update the Preventive Maintenance tasks lists and Critical Spares and Spares lists.
• Maintenance Process:
  • Scheduled:
    • Receive Maintenance Schedules, interpret instructions and plan maintenance and repair work.
    • Approve Stores requisition for spares and consumables.
  • Breakdown:
    • Supervise the carrying out of breakdown repairs.
    • Inform/advise Management of any breakdowns.
• Engineering Projects:
  • Project Initiation:
    • Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control.
    • Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost against budget.
  • Project Planning:
    • Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution.
    • Monitor, evaluate and communicate project schedules.
  • Project Management:
    • Manage implementation of Engineering Projects.
    • Contribute to the management of project risk.
    • Supervise a Project team of a technical project to deliver project objectives.
    • Provide assistance in implementing and assuring project work meets quality requirements.
  • Project Administration:
    • Implement project administration processes.
    • Plan, organise and support project meetings and workshops.
    • Fulfil procurement activities and supervise procurement administration.
    • Provide procurement administration support to a project.
    • Conduct project documentation management to support project processes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Keep up to date with latest developments/technologies in Maintenance.
  • Identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement interventions.
• Reporting:
  • Analyse Maintenance reports and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Staff Supervision:Conduct outcomes-based assessments. for
  
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We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Parts Controller to manage the distribution and inventory of parts for internal and external customers. The role requires strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming stock for accuracy and damage
• Process receipts in Autoline for both local and international suppliers
• Bin parts correctly and maintain accurate inventory records
• Pick and verify parts for job cards and counter sales
• Prepare and dispatch stock orders, including cross-border shipments
• Conduct regular inventory counts (perpetual and annual)
• Maintain a clean and organized parts store
• Monitor stock levels and report items for reorder
• Deliver parts to customers when required
• Support ISO and Health & Safety compliance
• Assist in growing the parts business and achieving annual targets

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate
• Three years post-matric qualification
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience
• Experience in a forklift parts environment (minimum two years preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; experience with Autoline is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy items
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Valid driver’s license (forklift license is an advantage)
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn

Key Responsibilities:
Sourcing and Procurement:

• Identify potential suppliers through research and networking
• Obtain and compare price quotations, terms, and product/service quality
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favourable agreements
• Place orders and ensure timely delivery of goods/services

Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Evaluate supplier performance, quality, and reliability
• Resolve supplier issues regarding delivery, quality, or pricing
• Monitor market conditions and supplier capabilities for opportunities

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate demand to avoid stockouts/overstocks
• Work with inventory and warehouse teams to optimize stock levels
• Implement strategies to minimize costs and maximize efficiency

Cost Analysis & Budgeting:

• Conduct cost analysis and budget forecasting with management
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
• Monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to budget constraints

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and standards
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier agreements
• Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations

Imports:

• Coordinate import activities and ensure customs compliance
• Obtain necessary permits and documentation for international shipments
• Manage import/export duties, taxes, and fees efficiently

Receiving and Inspection:

• Oversee receiving processes and inspect goods for compliance
• Document and resolve discrepancies or damages with suppliers
• Coordinate with suppliers and carriers to resolve receiving issues

Staff Management:

• Manage daily operations to ensure smooth stock control and warehouse function
• Ensure workplace discipline and adherence to SOPs
• Train staff on relevant procedures

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Service Controller to coordinate technician schedules, support the service help desk, and manage workshop administration. This role is essential to ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and manage Work in Progress (WIP) based on repairs and services
• Dispatch and allocate technicians to breakdowns and retail work
• Provide customer feedback and handle service queries
• Capture job cards and follow up on outstanding documentation
• Reserve parts for accepted quotes and jobs
• Plan and invoice load tests and services
• Maintain and update WIP and service reports
• Perform general administrative duties

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (National Senior Certificate)
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in a service coordination role
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Autoline is essential
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with technicians, foremen, and customers

Payroll Administrator - Gauteng

Salary: R45-54K CTC Permanent

Purpose of Position:

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Payroll Administrator (HR) for a permanent position based in Vereeniging. Applicants must have a solid HR and payroll background and will be required to work 2 Saturdays a month, in a pressurised manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in payroll administration, preferably in a pressurised manufacturing environment.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certifications an advantage.
  • Technical Skills - Proficient in payroll software, such as Sage, SAP, or similar.
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
  • Own transport Monday - Friday 8-5; must be willing and able to work 2 Saturdays a month

Duties:

Key Responsibilities

• HR Employee Onboarding and Management:
• Set Up New Hires: This includes processing new employee information, including bank details.
• Process Resignations and Terminations: Ensure proper procedures are followed for employee departures.

• Manage Fixed-Term Contracts: Track contract expiry dates to avoid disruptions.
• Process Leave Requests: Handle employees leave requests efficiently.
• Load Employee Data: Upload employee data from the payroll system to JEM online for monthly pay slip distribution.

Payroll Processing and Calculations:

• Time and Attendance Check timecards individually each month to make sure that employees hours pull through correctly and send queries to the payroll admin coordinator (PAC) to correct.
• Additionally maintain time and attendance on and capture on Sage.
• Salary reports: Extract and check salary cost reports and make notes for the Group Financial Manager to approve.
• Factory report: Extract and distribute factory reports to the Factory Managers
• Process Salary Payments: Load salaries onto the Nedbank system, including regular and ad-hoc payments.

• Medical aid monthly: Checking and submitting of all medical aid forms to Discov
  
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Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
• Minimum 10 yearsâ?? experience in Management of a Maintenance department.

Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Plant Manager:

• Maintenance Management:
  • Develop the Maintenance Strategy and ensure implementation.
  • Provide leadership and manage the Maintenance function and teams.
  • Analyse and interpret:
    • Planned Maintenance Reports.
    • Breakdown Reports (Manufacturing downtime, etc.).
  • Diagnose plant and equipment problems (fault-finding) and identify opportunities to modify, upgrade, improve or replace equipment and spares.
• Maintenance Planning:
  • Compile and manage the Preventive Maintenance Programme according to the maintenance requirements.
• Maintenance Process (Scheduled):
  • Approve Stores requisition for spares and consumables.
• Engineering Projects:
  • Project Initiation:
    • Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control.
    • Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or subproject and monitor and control actual cost against budget.
  • Project Planning:
    • Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution.
    • Monitor, evaluate and communicate project schedules.
  • Project Management:
    • Manage implementation of Engineering projects.
    • Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives.
    • Contribute to the management of project risk.
    • Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve quality of project work.
    • Evaluate and improve the Project team's performance.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Keep up to date with latest developments/technologies in Maintenance.
  • Benchmark Maintenance practices against Best Practices.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement interventions.
• Reporting:
  • Analyse Maintenance Reports and identify opportunities for improvements
• Staff Management:
• • Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
  • Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans
  • Facilitate individual career path planning.
  • Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance.

Job Overview:

The Admin Assistant in the truck body industry is a pivotal role responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing product information, and facilitating the sales process for truck bodies and related accessories. This position requires excellent communication skills, product knowledge, and a customer-focused approach to drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Customer Engagement:

   • Proactively engage with existing and potential customers to understand their needs.
   • Provide information on truck bodies, accessories, and customization options.
   • Respond to inquiries, address concerns, and provide solutions to meet customer requirements.

2. Sales Support:

   • Collaborate with the external sales team to support the sales process.
   • Prepare and present product quotes, proposals, and product information.
   • Assist customers in selecting the right truck bodies and accessories based on their specifications.

3. Order Processing:

   • Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
   • Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery.
   • Monitor order status and provide updates to customers as needed.

4. Product Knowledge:

   • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the truck bodies and accessories offered.
   • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and market dynamics.
   • Train and educate customers on product features, benefits, and customization options.

5. Relationship Management:

   • Cultivate and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients.
   • Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities based on customer needs.
   • Address customer feedback and concerns to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.

6. Sales Reporting:

   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and sales activities.
   • Generate sales reports and provide insights to the sales manager.
   • Contribute to forecasting and planning processes.

7. Market Research:

   • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.
   • Monitor competitor activities and market trends to stay competitive.
   • Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams for product and service improvements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the truck body or automotive industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM (Customer Relationshi
  
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Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and generate purchase orders based on demand forecasts.
• Utilize Sage and Fusion software for procurement and planning tasks.
• Coordinate with production teams to align purchasing with manufacturing schedules.
• Analyze supplier performance and resolve any discrepancies in orders or invoices.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and industry regulations.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in procurement, inventory management, or production planning.
• Proficiency in Sage and Fusion software.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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