18 Jobs in Kirkwood

Operations Supervisor

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape CHEP

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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
  • Monitor and manage the plant's operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
  • Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
  • Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.
Position Purpose

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for all equipment processing activities as well as maintenance for the Plant/s under his/her control. The incumbent is responsible to develop and manage relationships with all 3rd party service providers as well as customers where onsite activities occur within their area of responsibility.

Key Requirements
  • Completed Diploma in Operations, Production, or Management.
  • 3 to 5 years of production management experience in a unionised environment.
  • Safety experience is mandatory, including exposure to:
  • ISO standards
  • GAP audits
  • Occupational health and safety compliance
  • Forklift driving ability is a bonus for emergencies
Skills And Knowledge
  • People management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Problem-solving and self-motivation
  • Ability to work independently in a remote location with minimal supervision
  • Strong leadership and accountability
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Please note that individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at

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Quality Manager

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape Headhunters

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Reference: PE -JO-1

Our client, a market leader in the Agricultural / Citrus Industry, based in Kirkwood, is currently looking to employ an experienced Quality Manager to their dynamic team.
An awesome career opportunity awaits you!

Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements:

  1. Matric
  2. A relevant B-Degree (M+3) (Plant pathology, Microbiology, Food Science) at a recognized and SAQA accredited university will be advantageous.
  3. Computer literate.
  4. 5 or more years integrated exposure.
  5. Knowledge of the fruit agricultural industry.
  6. BRC training and experience.
  7. HACCP training and experience.
  8. AVCASA will be an advantage.
  9. Internal Auditing Training and experience.
Responsibilities:
  1. Applicable quality management experience, preferably in fruit agriculture.
  2. Good understanding of agricultural exports.
  3. Extensive understanding of the portfolio of Quality Management as well as execution.
  4. General business acumen.
  5. Product knowledge and product ranges.
  6. Facilitation, coordination and analysis.
  7. Liaison and communication.
  8. Excellent client relationship building skills.
  9. High capacity to represent the brand.
  10. High degree of client engagement.
  11. Ability to multitask.
  12. Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
  13. Be naturally calm and focused.
  14. Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.
  15. Managing an integrated team.

Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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Kirkwood Satellite Office – Paralegal

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape Legal Aid South Africa

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UITENHAGE LOCAL OFFICE – KIRKWOOD SATELLITE OFFICE

Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 11 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA Kirkwood Satellite Office.

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Support the Office’s legal staff by providing paralegal services to people qualifying for legal aid.
  • Identify and solve matters that are not of a litigious nature.
  • Identify cases of a litigious nature and hand over to legal practitioners.
  • Handle legal administration.
  • Keep the client database up to date.
  • Conduct interviews with people applying for legal assistance.
  • Assist clients with the completion of forms.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)

  • Matric and a 1-year paralegal qualification.
  • Ability to relate at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • A valid unendorsed code 8 driver’s license an advantage.

BASIC SALARY: LEVEL 6 R208,584.00 per annum plus benefits.

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 16 March 2020 , quoting the reference number UTE/PAR/28/02/2020 in the subject line to or apply online at .

Enquiries to Rene Potgieter, Tel:

Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT

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Fruit Administrator

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape Staff Unlimited

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Job Responsibilities:
  • Producing packout statements using all relevant information and systems.
  • Reporting on packout queries from Producers.
  • Administration and record-keeping of relevant Packhouse functions.
  • Daily/Weekly reporting.
  • Represent the Kirkwood site on their Management systems compliances for the Kirkwood Packhouse and Ingqweba Packhouse.
  • H&S, ISO, BRC, and SIZA compliance.
  • Packhouse Health and Safety Management in terms of OSH Act compliance.

Position Requirements:

  • Be in possession of a Matric/Grade 12 certificate.
  • Advanced Computer Literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • SAMTRAC course will be advantageous.
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Quality Manager Kirkwood

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape Headhunters

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Reference: PE -JO-1

Our client, a market leader in the Agricultural / Citrus Industry, based in Kirkwood, is currently looking to employ an experienced Quality Manager to their dynamic team.
An awesome career opportunity awaits you!

Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements:

  1. Matric
  2. A relevant B-Degree (M+3) (Plant pathology, Microbiology, Food Science) at a recognized and SAQA accredited university will be advantageous.
  3. Computer literate.
  4. 5 or more years integrated exposure.
  5. Knowledge of the fruit agricultural industry.
  6. BRC training and experience.
  7. HACCP training and experience.
  8. AVCASA will be an advantage.
  9. Internal Auditing Training and experience.
Responsibilities:
  1. Applicable quality management experience, preferably in fruit agriculture.
  2. Good understanding of agricultural exports.
  3. Extensive understanding of the portfolio of Quality Management as well as execution.
  4. General business acumen.
  5. Product knowledge and product ranges.
  6. Facilitation, coordination and analysis.
  7. Liaison and communication.
  8. Excellent client relationship building skills.
  9. High capacity to represent the brand.
  10. High degree of client engagement.
  11. Ability to multitask.
  12. Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
  13. Be naturally calm and focused.
  14. Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.
  15. Managing an integrated team.
Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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Operations Supervisor

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape Brambles Limited

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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. You can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
  • Monitor and manage the plant's operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
  • Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
  • Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.

Position Purpose

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for all equipment processing activities as well as maintenance for the Plant/s under his/her control. The incumbent is responsible to develop and manage relationships with all 3rd party service providers as well as customers where onsite activities occur within their area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
  • Monitor and manage the plant's operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
  • Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
  • Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.

Key Requirements

  • Completed Diploma in Operations, Production, or Management.
  • 3 to 5 years of production management experience in a unionised environment.
  • Safety experience is mandatory, including exposure to:
  • ISO standards
  • GAP audits
  • Occupational health and safety compliance
  • Forklift driving ability is a bonus for emergencies

Skills and Knowledge

  • People management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Problem-solving and self-motivation
  • Ability to work independently in a remote location with minimal supervision
  • Strong leadership and accountability

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Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Change Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Literacy, Delegation, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mathematic Literacy, Mentoring, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer , and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at

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Quality Manager

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape LIFE Healthcare Group

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Overview

A vacancy exists for a Quality Manager , based at Life Nkanyisa, Kirkwood Care Centre (Chronic Psychiatric Hospital) , situated in Kirkwood . The successful candidate will be the custodian, together with the Hospital Manager, of the Integrated Quality and Environmental Management system and its effectiveness, and for coordinating quality efforts, training/WSP and IP processes in support.

Function Quality Facility Life Nkanyisa, Kirkwood Care Centre Position Quality Manager Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Quality Manager , based at Life Nkanyisa, Kirkwood Care Centre (Chronic Psychiatric Hospital) , situated in Kirkwood . The successful candidate will be the custodian, together with the Hospital Manager, of the Integrated Quality and Environmental Management system and its effectiveness, and for coordinating quality efforts, training/WSP and IP processes in support.

Critical Outputs

Effective building of relationships with internal/external stakeholders:

  • Ensure productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including governmental bodies) by participating in various forums, cross-functional activities and by identifying networking opportunities

Overall management of the Quality Function, through:

  • Ensuring that the hospital quality and environmental sustainability objectives are reviewed annually and aligned to the Group objectives
  • Communicating the quality and environmental sustainability targets and focus areas to the hospital management and staff and drive projects to achieve these targets together with HOD’s
  • Generating the hospital quality scorecard and monthly quality reports
  • Collating presentations and communicate feedback on trends, risks, incidents and corrective action taken at the hospital Quality Review meetings
  • Advising the Engineering /Services Manager on conducting environmental aspect/impact assessments and reporting of environmental incidents
  • Partnering with the Infection Prevention Specialist and HOD’s to ensure that the correct management and reduction of general and hazardous waste within the hospital and ensure that waste handling meets quality, legal and environmental regulations and standards
  • Effectively manage the Healthcare Risk Waste management, through implementation and maintenance of processes relating to waste reduction, correct segregation and disposal of waste
  • Driving continuous improvement through the Life Healthcare programs
  • Participation in Patient Experience management (PXM) and CARE program

Effective Deviation Management, through:

  • Managing, reporting, investigation and close out of all quality and environmental incidents and deviations to standards in conjunction with the HOD’s/Unit Managers
  • Manage close outs of deviations to standards identified during internal and external audits

Effective management of the Info Quest data management system, through:

  • Training of staff in the use of Info Quest reporting system
  • Ensure all relevant staff has access as needed and checking data for accuracy and reliability
  • Ensuring that data is captured accurately and submitted by the specified cut-off dates
  • Ensuring that reports are correct, available and utilized effectively
  • Measuring performance against the quality objectives, evaluating the results and co-ordinate corrective action where necessary, together with the relevant HOD’s

Effective risk identification and management, through:

  • Conducting risk assessments on an annual basis, together with HOD’s and Unit Managers, in accordance with legal requirements
  • Monitoring and review of hazard/risk management quarterly, together with HOD’s and Unit Manager
  • Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of actions taken to mitigate/control risk, together with HOD’s and Unit Manager
  • Maintaining and updating of Risk register

Effective analyses of data (trending) and management of risks through:

  • Ensuring that quality data is accurately recorded, the statistics analyzed and trends identified
  • Ensuring that internal CAR’s have been generated based on major trends
  • Monitoring and reporting on actions taken on trends identified through Incident and Alert Management, Patient

Experience Management and Customer Relationship Management System

  • Monitoring the effectiveness of corrective action
  • Maintaining and updating of CAR register

Effective Occupational Health and Safety Management, through:

  • Coordinating the hospital Health & Safety Committee meetings
  • Ensuring that all legal appointments are made, staff trained in the requirements of such appointments and legal requirements are adhered to
  • Guiding the Hospital Manager on health and safety related issues in order to ensure that the legal requirements are adhered to for staff safety
  • Coordination of employee injuries and occupational disease reporting - internally and externally (DOH&COID)

Emergency planning and disaster management, through:

  • Managing the hospital Emergency and Disaster Plan and practices
  • Updating the emergency planning and disaster management plans and ensuring that they are available

Effective document control, through:

  • Monitoring and ensuring governance of the quality document control processes in the hospital
  • Effective participation in internal and external audit processes, through:
  • Planning, coordination and participation in the internal and external audit review process
  • Coordinating and monitoring of corrective actions, monitoring of effectiveness of actions and close out of all non-conformities related to quality with relevant HOD’s

Effective monitoring of the infection and risk management systems and processes:

  • Develop, communicate, and monitor Infection Prevention Control Procedures
  • Interrogate statistics and identify and manage trends
  • Review positive clinical outcomes
  • Updated relevant information on the Gateway
  • Implement and monitor focus campaigns e.g., handwashing, BCA etc.
  • Review auditing processes for Laundry, waste, catering, and cleaning
  • Review new building plans

Training of staff:

  • Conduct training within the hospital to ensure that management and staff understand the quality, safety and environmental requirements
  • Induction training conducted using the induction booklet with focus on the legal requirements
  • Driving for WSP compliance and capturing
Requirements
  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing with at least 5 years’ experience OR Degree or Diploma in Safety/Quality Management or similar
  • Qualification in Infection Prevention Control will be advantageous
  • Qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science will be advantageous
  • Knowledge in Environmental & Quality management systems, ISO 9001 AND 14001
  • Sound knowledge of Safety and Health legislation
  • Experience in a leadership role will be an advantage
  • Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
  • Computer proficiency
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council
  • Driver’s license would be advantageous.

Note: Competencies

  • Effective communication skills, written, verbal and presentation
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Planning and organizing
  • Application of ethical principles
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Lead by example
  • Engaging diversity
  • Influencing Skills
  • Drive and energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Motivating and developing people
  • Rule Orientation

Email Closing date Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.

External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Hospital Maintenance Supervisor

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape LIFE Healthcare Group

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A vacancy exists for a Hospital Maintenance Supervisor , based at Life Nkanyisa - Kirkwood Care Centre (chronic psychiatric Hospital) , reporting to Hospital Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible to provide leadership, technical direction and guidance to the Hospital Engineering function. This entails ensuring that the maintenance and operation of movable and immovable plant and equipment as well as execution of infrastructure and construction projects in the business is carried out in an effective, safe and compliant manner that is aligned to applicable best practices and legislation.

Critical Outputs

Effectively manage relationships with the business and provide professional leadership, influence and two-way communication:

  • Effectively manage the hospital engineering department, drive maintenance best practices to maximise overall plant and equipment efficiency (OPEE) and availability.
  • Effectively manage all aspects of the team – includes; performance, recruitment, development and retention.
  • Develop the engineering management capability and competence through training, coaching and mentorship in the department.
  • Collaborate effectively with own peers, other functions and the business to; identify and prioritize opportunities, promote agreements on engineering project specifications and procedures, to mobilize resources and to deliver on all objectives.
  • Drive strategic input and initiatives to maximise efficiencies - review of the utility costs (water, electricity, and steam), plant and equipment modification projects.
  • Track and report functional metrics/ key performance indicators to identify and deliver on opportunities for improvement.
  • Perform administrative functions – includes; reviewing and writing performance reports, document management, data analysis, validating expenditures, enforcing rules, and support decisions about key engineering projects.
  • Effectively review, audit, monitor and evaluate performance of the engineering quality system.
  • Prepare budgets and bids; drive contract negotiations and address any engineering project disputes

Develop and implement operations engineering best practices, policies, standards and safe work procedures:

  • Conduct regular engineering policy implementation audits and effectively drive implementation of corrective actions.
  • Effectively drive installation, testing, operating, maintenance and repair of plant and equipment.

Effective Implement the maintenance management strategy as cascaded by Group to optimize plant and equipment performance:

  • Compile an equipment master plan and drive annual verification exercises.
  • Establish equipment specifications set by original equipment manufacturers (OEEs)
  • Supports rollout to hospital and effectively manage Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and effectively manage implementation thereof.
  • Evaluate CMMS Tool utilization through conducting regular audits and data integrity assurance processes and report on compliance.
  • Drive maintenance breakdown data collection, analyse trends, design long term solutions and improve equipment reliability.
  • Provide input to the plant and equipment replacement plan, support prioritization of plan and monitor and evaluate performance.
  • Evaluate plant and equipment failure and analyse root causes using best practices - Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics (CMD) etc.

Assume the responsibility of the Hospital GMR2.1:

  • Drive compliance in respect of safety legislations – OHS Act, NEMA, R158, R187, and Construction regulation, SANS etc.
  • Drive regular audits to ensure compliance.
  • Draw up noncompliance records and drive corrective actions implementation
  • Perform incident investigations, establish reporting criteria and drive reporting.
  • Develop and roll out engineering safety campaigns ensure conduct verification processes to establish effectiveness.

Investigate industry technology, evaluate benefits, conduct business case appraisal and motivate funding.

Drive engineering projects delivery at hospital level:

  • Develop a project baseline for engineering projects undertaken by the hospital.
  • Working with project department; provide projects cost estimates, time and resource, project requirements and lay down the project execution plan
  • Support the project plans, protocols, procedures, and methods to communicate project information and issues (including forms, templates, records-keeping and reporting), issued by business
  • Manage project risk arising during project execution.
  • Working with project department; analyze resource capacity plans and forecasts to manage and guide capacity availability for projects undertaken by the hospital.

Project performance tracking:

  • Audit & track on-going projects at regular intervals to ensure projects are on course and follow approved methodologies.
  • Working with head office projects department collate project status Information and update cycle of work plans including establishing project information dashboards that provide for clear projects status.
  • Consolidate and analyse data collected from projects status information, compare to with baseline and communicate status to the hospital management review.
  • Drive the implementation of corrective action as decided by management, through the Management of Change process (MOC).
  • Gather and archive projects experiences, lessons learnt and reusable data to improve project management methods in the future
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering with a minimum of 2 years in operations or engineering maintenance and projects or,
  • National Diploma in either of the above listed qualification with a minimum of 5 years in operations or engineering maintenance and projects or,
  • Certificated engineer with GCC (factories) and a minimum of 5 years practical experience in the operation or engineering maintenance and projects.
  • Practical experience in the hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
  • Proven leadership and people management experience
  • Knowledge of contracts negotiation and management, OHS Act regulation, facilities management, financial, project management and engineering procurement practices.
  • Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Driver’s license and ability to travel.
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Leading by example (Key for Managers)
  • Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Email:

Closing date: Monday, September 29, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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HR Manager

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape Staff Unlimited Recruitment

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Our client in the Agricultural Sector is seeking a HR Manager to join their team. This position will suit an individual with at least 10 years of experience and an allrounder in terms of HR.

Location: Kirkwood
Job type: Permanent On-site

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage employee relations and develop procedures in line with the organisational strategy and culture.
  • Manage misconduct, incapacity, dispute resolution and related procedures.
  • Coordinate and supervise transactional HR functions.
  • Provide guidance to HR clerks, i.e. updating employee records, managing payroll, filling vacancies.
  • Coordinate training and guide supervisors on managing performance.
  • Manage workforce planning and design.
  • Talent acquisition.
  • Design and write HR policies, procedures, offers and contracts of employment, remuneration, compensation and employee benefits.
  • Performance and development.
  • Control recruitment and selection practices.
  • Streamline activities and promote the adequate use of systems.
  • Identify needs/inefficiencies regarding IT related systems, data analysis and reports.
  • Manage remuneration and budgets.
  • Reinforce essential practices and behaviours.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field
  • An advanced degree in HR will be desirable.
  • Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in related areas
  • Employment Equity (EEA2 and EEA4 compilation)
  • Talent management practices and programs
  • Employment law (BCEA, LRA, UIFA, SDA, SDLA, EEA, OHASA, COIDA, POPI, etc.)
  • SIZA compliance
  • Fair understanding of agricultural production and supply chain
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • SAQ and audits
  • An advanced level of English is non-negotiable
  • Thorough understanding of local and national laws involving employment, HR, and HR policies
Skills
  • General business acumen
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High capacity to represent the brand
  • Ability to multitask
  • Be naturally calm and focused

Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Technical Sales Representative - Biological

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal

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SUMMARY:

An established manufacturer of specialised agricultural biological products is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Representative to be responsible for managing sales operations and strategy execution in designated areas, including agent relations, admin support, stock management, and in-orchard product applications.

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA /EV

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Location:

Kirkwood, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

An established manufacturer of specialised agricultural biological products is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Representative to be responsible for managing sales operations and strategy execution in designated areas, including agent relations, admin support, stock management, and in-orchard product applications.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Must have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture
  • AVCASA / BASOS certification with practical experience of crop protection will be advantageous
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in agricultural sales and marketing as well as technical expertise
  • Knowledge of the export fruit industry value chain and the influence of phytosanitary pests, plant diseases and maximum residual levels in this industry is essential
  • Must have proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word etc., and GIS skills are an advantage)
  • Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, and Speak)
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel extensively

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Managing business activities in the market and helping execute strategies for the designated areas.
  • Pursuing annual sales targets set for key distribution agents, customers, crops, and varieties, while assisting in the introduction of new products into the designated areas.
  • Handling administration tasks, including area budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and supporting sales operations such as depot and stock management and documentation.
  • Managing relationships with agents and industry stakeholders and growing the agent network.
  • Conducting in-orchard applications of specific products.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.



Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Sales and Business Development
  • Industries Advertising Services

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