Technical Operations Manager

Developer of high-tech instrumentation, electronics and mechanical systems seeks to employ a Technical Operations Manager to lead operations, maintenance and equipment upgrades at their facility. Based in Sutherland, Northern Cape

For the position you would be required to have:

• Minimum of B. Eng/ B. Sc in Engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a high-tech multi-disciplinary product and systems environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience of a multi-disciplinary engineering project
• Minimum of 5 years’ Line Management experience of a multi-disciplinary technical team

Responsibilities would include you to:

• Oversee the daily coordination of all equipment activities
• Ensure maintenance is conducted regularly, proactively and rapidly, without compromising the integrity of the equipment and/or its instrumentation.
• Drive the continued enhancement and development of equipment
• Proactively identify opportunities for performance and efficiency improvements
• Provide input and strategic direction for upgrades and obsolescence mitigation programs.
• Work together with the relevant teams to define projects and priorities and ensure adequate resourcing.
• Provide direction and guidance to team leads and ensure all equipment and required facilities for equipment operation are readily available.
• Manage performance of the Technical Operations team.
• Maintain timely communication with all stakeholders
• Implement systems to minimise technical and engineering downtime and maximise scientific productivity of the equipment.
• Motivate and mentor the team to optimise engagement and productivity by aligning training for career development and addressing skills/technical gaps in the team.
• Implement a culture of skills identification, resource planning and adequate knowledge transfer to minimise institutional knowledge loss through staff turnover.
• Prepare and manage the Technical Operations budget
• Prepare the necessary reports
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety matters

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information