27 Equipment Manager jobs in South Africa
Surgical Equipment Manager
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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for both Phaco and VitRet equipment, including demos, service (at point of sale) and essential consumables. You will represent Alcon in Surgical Accounts planning & execution acting as a key contact throughout the demo & close process, and hand over the account after the sale of our equipment.
As a Surgical Equipment Manager – Surgical Sales you will help achieve sales growth by ensuring strong customer relationships, selling our Phaco equipment and VitRet equipment as well as VitRet consumables in the KZN area. You will partner closely with Account Managers throughout the demo & close process and will run demos with support of Technical Service.
In this role, a typical day can include:
- Driving total sales performance for Phaco and VitRet equipment including Paks (at the time of sale)
- Ownership of cataract accounts and VitRet (in selected accounts only) plan development and execution.
- Provide end-to-end support for cataract and Vit-Ret customers (at the time of sales) in selected accounts, helping coordinate specialist roles activities & plans (market access, advances technologies, etc.).
- Map decision making process and key stakeholders to inform and implement the business plan.
- Play an active role in demand generation following up with contract negotiations. Prepare & negotiate quotes with customer.
- Derive insight and intelligence from the current customer environment and transform this understanding into successful commercial execution.
- Align with customers using a consultative sales approach to match Alcon products and services with customer & patient needs.
- Initiate and drive local events that serve customer´s needs.
- Convert from competition with value-based selling (involving product experts for particular product categories).
- Liaise with expert roles in case of more in-depth technical/clinical knowledge of a certain product is required to generate demand and/or implement solutions.
- Follow & report on competitor activities.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
Competencies:
- Deep knowledge of both the Phaco & VitRet portfolios.
- Ability to actively hunt for new leads, especially competitive conversions.
- Ability to articulate at a high level the benefit of AVS connectivity.
- Ability to provide commercial solutions (EFAs, bundles, rentals).
Ability to manage overlapping customers with VitRet manager in Partner & Grow Vit accounts.
- Sales experience in medical devices &/or Pharma environment, ideally ophthalmology.
- Consultative selling experience in B2B industries (ideally, high-end MedDevice).
- Ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally and in a matrix organization.
- Utilization of budget impact models and demonstrating value concepts.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both technically and interpersonally. Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, representing Alcon.
- Strong problem-solving skills, commercial and business and selling acumen.
- General understanding of surgical techniques and anatomy, physiology, pathology, and optics
- Customer oriented mindset and strong customer relationship management.
- Flexibility, motivation, self-confidence, resilience, goal orientated with a strong sense of drive.
- Strong logical and analytical skills to solve problems, ability to work independently and be proactive. Strong business decision making, based on data, fairness, and consistency.
- You will be joining a talented team, committed to outstanding results where everyone shows high levels of collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.
- Experience with CRM applications (such as Salesforce) to manage relationships, complete account and call planning is desired.
Education:
- Tertiary qualifications in optometry, orthoptics, science or business
Work Experience
- 3 years of experience in customer facing roles within surgical environment or other industries
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets
- Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings as work evolves
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
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Industry and Equipment Manager
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The Industry and Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing both the operational management of the industry-specific processes and the effective management of all related equipment and machinery, including road construction equipment. This dual role ensures smooth production operations, optimal equipment performance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement, all of which contribute to meeting organizational goals.
This role includes managing operations within South Africa while also providing technical support and guidance to teams in two additional countries (Namibia and Zambia), promoting consistency, best practices, and compliance across all sites.
The Industry and Equipment Manager will report to the South Africa Country Director and functionally to the Equipment Director Middle East and Southern Africa.
ResponsibilitiesIndustry Management:
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize industry operations and achieve production targets.
- Oversee daily operational activities, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
- Coordinate budgeting, resource planning, and cost control related to industry operations.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and manage projects to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Prepare Budgets, reports and present operational performance updates to senior management.
Equipment Management:
- Manage the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment and machinery.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime.
- Ensure compliance with industry safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality control protocols related to bitumen and emulsion production
- Monitor equipment performance and analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee compliance with safety regulations and industry standards related to equipment use.
- Manage budgets related to equipment maintenance, repairs, and capital equipment purchases.
- Lead, train and supervise equipment technicians, mechanics and maintenance staff.
- Prepare and maintain reports on equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational issues.
- Participate in strategic planning related to equipment investment and industry trends.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience in managing industrial equipment and maintenance operations.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
- Proficiency with maintenance management software and tools.
- Preferred Skills:
- Experience in emulsion, bitumen or chemical production processes and operations.
- Experience in road construction equipment.
- Project management experience.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
The role will be based in Durban, South Africa.
National Sales Manager - Hospital Equipment & Sterilization
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The Sales Manager will be responsible to lead the execution of the business development, marketing, and sales strategies, resulting in achieving and exceeding both sales and profitability goals for the Hospital Equipment Division. To lead the development of the Business Unit Strategic Plan, working in close collaboration with the Company leadership in developing strategic and tactical plans to achieve long-term growth objectives and manage the day-to-day leadership of the sales team, aligned to the Company and Group strategy and tactics.
Areas of Responsibility
Responsible for the management of the sales of products from the following SBU’s:
SterilizationAcute CareManaging Sales Consultants nationally;General Administration associated with the position.Key Performance Outputs
The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of an effective tactical sales plan and strategies for the Hospital Equipment division.
The responsibilities include the following but are not exhaustive:
Marketing:
Ensure implementation of the yearly strategic marketing plans are done on time;Accurate sales budgeting per territory per SBU;Effective implementation of tactical plan;Monthly in-field visits with Sales Consultants, on average 3 days per week in the field;Facilitation that Product training is done and evaluation of knowledge of Sales Consultants to allow effective selling;Evaluation, analyses and report on Competitors’ products, strategies and driving appropriate business responses;Customer Relations:
Establishing a network with the key stakeholders in the Hospitals: Physicians and Key Opinion Leaders. Build and maintain strong relations with all stakeholders, including customers, payors, government, and employees in representing our full line of products and services;Attending key appointments with Sales Consultants with existing and potential customers;Assisting Sales Consultants to network effectively and develop relationships with new customers and manage existing customers;Gathering customer requirements to ensure customer satisfaction;Successful congresses and training workshops;Maintaining good relations and communication with internal customers i.e., Customer Services, Finance Department, Logistics and Management.Budget Management and Administration:
Sales turnover – track and manage actual sales against budget for each responsible business unit;Achieve monthly and quarterly sales budgets per SBU;Achieve annual sales budgets per SBU;Expense claims handed in on time as per the schedule received from Finance with correct cost allocations;Monthly reports to the Business Unit Manager submitted before 8th of the month.Compliance to regulatory SOP’s, SA Regulations and Code of Business Ethics:You will maintain the Company’s ethical position. Effectively communicate and manage Company business conduct policies.Leadership:
Maintain a high level of motivation to ensure sales function is well directed;Preparation and conducting of presentations at Sales Consultants meeting and management meetings;Manage resources, ensuring appropriate staffing, people development and management of talent in the various Business Units (as noted above) including the achievement of Company goals with regards to people management with focus on talent development and on Employment Equity goals;Manage staff by living the company values. Training Events: Manage the implementation of workshop activities with sales team and customers;Assist in training new customers on the responsible range of products;Participate in company business and sales meetings and provide input to senior management concerning outcome on all training events.Advocacy Development:
Quarterly visits with top 10 targets for business unit;Planning and organization of expert meetings with key customers when needed.Reports:
Adhere to credit policies and procedures of the group;Maintain all administrative responsibilities associated with this position, monthly report, sales territory management system:Ensuring that each Sales Consultant fully completes and submits a weekly planner and activity report and tracking progress and/or achievement of activity goals;Ensure CRM system is used by each member in your team;Ensure all sales activities comply with legal and ethical standards;Managing business sales expenses within the budget provided;Adhere to any legal or medical requirements and inform management of changed requirements;Submit monthly report to senior management. Report on variance between actual and budget and implement corrective strategies.Stock management:
This entails managing, together with the product manager, the stock dashboard per SBU monthly and staying within directed ratios:Attend monthly stock meetings with senior management.RequirementsSkills & Qualifications:
A relevant degree is a minimum requirement. Any medical qualifications would be a definite advantage. Management qualifications required for this position.Previous Management experience managing a team of Sales Consultants;Medical Background is a requirement; experience in Capital Equipment will be a benefit;Knowledge of a similar range of products in the industry will be an advantage;Existing relationships with KOLs are required;At least 5 years’ experience at management level.Advanced planning and organizational skills;Excellent written & verbal communication skills;Excellent interpersonal skills;Negotiation skills;Project management skills;Knowledge of marketing analysis, practices, strategies, planning;Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills;Strong business & financial acumen to influence key business decisions based on business analysis;Strong understanding of business and financial drivers;Strong influencing skills to present new ideas promote collaboration and generate buy-in;Ability to work independently and as a team member, while using discretion in decision making and sound judgment in problem solving;Demonstrated follow-through, initiative, attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement;High level of energy and stress tolerance required;Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude;High level of motivation and vision and results orientated;Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships;Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;Time management to be efficient;Work Ethics;Ability to travel extensively both in the country and overseas;Knowledge of the sales process with the ability to understand & interpret customer needs using fact-finding to identify sales opportunities;Proficient in Microsoft Office – specially Excel at advanced level and PowerPoint and Outlook;Integrity, responsive, high commitment;Desire to win with a drive on results;Strong leadership – a leader whose personal and professional behaviour is aligned to the Group values.Effectively drives performance, collaboration & compliance through the business, by partnering with the respective Sales & Marketing Managers; functional Shared Services leaders to enhance partnerships across the business to drive the achievement of strategic and tactical goals of the various Product Portfolios;Develops a strong Hospital Equipment Division, continuously coaching to improve business capabilities and competency of the team;Collaborates with Business Unit Manager to establish the correct goals for the company, identify appropriate metrics to help achieve them as well as effective correction plans when necessary, to achieve goals;Ability to lead and influence the sales team in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders in the market and internally;Demonstrates flexibility, must be equally prepared to challenge the status quo and to respond appropriately when challenged on the key business issues;Preference will be given to a candidate residing in Gauteng.Product Manager, MedTech Lab Equipment Division
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This position reports directly to the Managing Director.
Areas of Responsibility:
Support product strategy & vision:
- Support the development and execution of the product strategy for clinical pathology.
- Define and maintain a product roadmap in alignment with market needs and corporate objectives.
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
Compliance & regulatory requirements:
- Ensure that the product meets relevant regulatory standards.
- Work closely with regulatory affairs teams to navigate product certifications, quality control processes, and compliance with medical device regulations.
- Maintain awareness of healthcare standards and guidelines to ensure the product adheres to safety, efficacy, and quality requirements.
Customer & market focus:
- Assist Sales Consultants to network & develop relationships with new customers and to manage existing customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, including pathologists and clinical leaders, to understand their needs and gather feedback on product performance.
- Attend all applicable National & International Congresses.
Cross-functional collaboration
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- Partner with sales, marketing, and service teams to ensure that product messaging, training, and support are aligned with customer expectations and product capabilities.
- Support Admin staff to ensure stock rotation.
- Assisting the Tenders & Quotes department with all queries on specifications.
Product lifecycle management:
- Oversee the product lifecycle from start to finish and post-launch updates, ensuring the product stays competitive and addresses emerging technological and customer needs.
- Control stock levels.
Product performance monitoring:
- Use performance feedback and analytics to drive product iterations and updates, ensuring continued product relevance and improvement.
- Address any post-launch issues related to product quality or usability, coordinating with customer support teams for resolution.
Strategic project implementation:
- Serve as the relational bridge between customer and the division's internal departments.
- Support the competitive win strategy through successful execution of large-scale projects.
Financial & business outcomes:
- Oversee the product's financial performance, ensuring it meets profitability targets while maintaining competitive pricing within the healthcare market.
- Assisting Sales team in achieving budgets by driving sales.
Launch strategy:
- Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to develop product launch strategies, including go-to-market campaigns, product training, and customer support.
- Support sales efforts with product knowledge and materials, ensuring sales teams are equipped to sell the product effectively.
Risk management & issue resolution:
- Proactively address challenges related to customer adoption, ensuring smooth transitions during product implementation and training.
- Ensure product upgrades and improvements are well-managed and communicated to existing customers
Training & support:
- Ensure that the Sales Consultants receive adequate training and support for the correct use of the products as well as in the latest products and product differentiators.
Management of team: Application Specialists
Requirements
Qualifications
- A Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirement.
- Tertiary qualification in related field advantageous.
Experience required
- Fluent in English, verbal and written;
- 3-5 years experience in a clinical laboratory environment preferred;
- Proven track record in project implementation and large project rollouts within the IVD market;
- Previous management experience advantageous;
- Sound Regulatory knowledge;
- Clinical & product knowledge beneficial.
Capabilities
- Strong understanding of IVD technologies;
- Strategic planning & decision making;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Project implementation;
- Results orientated;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Deadline driven;
- Proficient in MS Office;
- Own reliable vehicle required as well as a valid driver's license;
- Must be available to travel both nationally & internationally as and when required
Benefits
Basic and Travel allowance
50% medica aid and provent fund contributions
Cell and data allowance
Fuel Card
Field Service Manager- Heavy Agricultural Equipment
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Field Service Manager to lead and manage our team of Field Service Technicians. Our technicians specialize in the installation, servicing and repair of heavy agricultural implements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise and support a team of field service technicians.
- Ensure efficient scheduling, job completion and high service standards.
- Provide hands-on technical training and support when required.
- Conduct site visits and quality checks.
- Manage customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
- Maintain health & safety and compliance standards across all field activities.
Requirements:
- Strong technical background with proven experience in hydraulics and auto-electrics, preferably in agricultural sector.
- Proven managerial experience leading technical teams in the field.
- Computer literate.
- Energetic, self-driven and highly organized.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Willingness to travel and sleep out as required by field operations.
- Valid driver's license.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johannesburg South, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you computer literate?
- How many years of experience in hydraulics and auto-electrics do you have?
Education:
- Certificate (Required)
Experience:
- management: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English and Afrikaans (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's licence (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Branch Manager – Gauteng (Industrial Machinery & Equipment and Manufacturing)
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Branch Manager Gauteng (Industrial Machinery & Equipment and Manufacturing)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily branch operations and project execution (rigging, machine moving, transport).
- Hands-on experience in rigging, machine moving, and heavy engineering projects
- Manage and mentor rigging crews, drivers, and office staff.
- Drive business development and grow client relationships.
- Ensure accurate CRM reporting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
- Maintain safety, efficiency, and profitability across projects.
Requirements:
- 5 years oe more management experience in rigging, heavy lifting, logistics, or engineering .
- Strong leadership and technical knowledge of lifting/rigging operations .
- Proven sales ability and CRM proficiency .
- Financial management and cost control experience .
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel .
General Manager, National Inventory Control
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If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.
Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: General Manager, National Inventory Control & Ops Excellence
Time Type: Full Time
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business (Master's degree preferred) - Advantageous
- 8–12 years' experience in logistics operations or supply chain leadership roles.
- Proven track record in inventory management strategy, WMS oversight, and operational reporting.
- Expertise in data analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, ERP/WMS platforms).
- Strong background in Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, CIP).
- Experience in talent development, leadership coaching, and organisational design.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including client-facing and cross-border collaboration.
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at both executive and operational levels.
Excellent knowledge of ERP and WMS systems
- Advanced knowledge Relevant Planning & Inventory Management software/apps
- Highly proficient in Excel / Power BI for data management and reporting
Job Related Requirements
- Min 3 years' experience in managing stock and inventory
- 3-5 years' experience in a warehouse environment
- Extensive knowledge of Inbound, Outbound, Cycle-counting and Return processes and workflows
- Proven knowledge and experience in root cause analysis and problem solving, including investigating, and troubleshooting of stock discrepancies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability – be able to communicate assertively at all levels within and out of the company.
- Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
- A sound understanding of the Supply Chain.
- Financial acumen, especially the ability to explain the impact of changes in working capital on a business.
- Good interpersonal skills for client account management.
- A good understanding of MRP and inventory management principles
- Must be willing to travel for work
Added Advantages for the role
- Project Management experience
- Good people and leadership skills
- Excellent client relationship history
- System enhancement experience
- ERP / MRP / Planning & Scheduling systems exposure
- Team involvement
- Leadership ability
- Ability to plan long term
Main purpose of the role
The Operations Excellence & Inventory Strategy Manager will serve as a senior leader within the Operations function, driving strategic direction across inventory management, technology enablement, reporting, and innovation. Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Director, this role will shape and execute initiatives that strengthen operational integrity, ensure global best practice adoption, and build organisational capability.
The position is pivotal in aligning operational execution with strategic goals, partnering with clients and global counterparts, and building a high-performance culture through coaching, audits, and continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Inventory & Technology Leadership
Define and oversee the organisation's inventory strategy across all operations, ensuring alignment to client requirements and global best practices.
- Lead strategic direction for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including health checks, upgrades, maintenance, and standardisation of usage across sites.
- Champion innovation in operational processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency, scalability, and client service.
- Assess inventory status based on systematic and physical evidence
- Develop recovery plan (inventory processes) based on initial assessment of the Inventory situation at the DC
- Successfully communicate and implement action plan with roles and responsibilities on Inventory improvement
- Mitigate risks (financial loss, theft, system or integration issues) associated with inventory
Endeavour to find new innovating ways to improve the stability and sustainability of all inventory through new innovations and technological advancements exploration
Operations Performance & Reporting
Own the Operations Balanced Performance Dashboard (SPQRCE framework), consolidating performance data across all sites.
- Leverage Power BI and advanced reporting tools to deliver actionable insights to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decisions.
- Provide executive-level reporting on inventory, system performance, continuous improvement, and key operational KPIs.
Measure inventory outcomes according to the SLA and KPI requirements
Global & Client Engagement
Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to ensure alignment of operational performance with client expectations and service commitments.
- Serve as the key link to global resources and best practices, ensuring knowledge transfer and adoption of proven solutions across regions.
- Understand and collaborate with clients and suppliers to build strong mutually beneficial relationships
- Consistent reviews of all channels stock reports to ensure system to floor and system to system alignment is intact
Address any out of kilter issues in a timely and effective manner
Continuous Improvement & Audit Oversight
Act as the central CIP Champion, consolidating site-level improvement initiatives into a group-wide view.
- Conduct or delegate health checks and operational audits across sites to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure that best practices, compliance, and operational standards are embedded and sustained across all operations.
- Conduct root cause analysis to improve on and close out any factors relating to inventory constraints
Conduct continuous improvement analysis and initiatives to improve the overall state of inventory
Talent Development & Organisational Capability
Identify skills gaps within the Operations function and lead initiatives to evaluate, recruit, and develop talent.
- Coach and mentor managers and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Build the next generation of operational leaders through structured development and exposure to strategic initiatives.
Inventory Management
Keyuser capabilities to ensure effective system setups are in place
- Monitor the Inventory health via the system to ensure longevity on the implementation of the inventory action plan
- Flag and investigate any misappropriated signs related to inventory
- Plan and implement cycle counts, ABC analysis counting and various other processes in line with the KPI and contractual obligations.
- Understand and monitor system setups related to the flow of inventory (sequencing and algorithms) on inbound to outbound and identify shortfalls
- Manage system enhancement process
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As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.
With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.
At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.
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Cost and Inventory Control Specialist
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TalentBridge Solutions (TBS) is a strategic partner in workforce transformation, offering integrated talent solutions that go beyond recruitment. We design performance-driven, compliance-aligned, and socially conscious workforce ecosystems to facilitate business growth and community development. Our team brings over 30 years of combined industry experience in workforce planning, talent management, legal advisory, and training. TBS provides the clarity, capability, and confidence to build high-performing workforces, helping businesses achieve their transformation goals.
Location:
West Rand, Johannesburg
CTC:
R35, 000 (Neg.)
Role Purpose:
The Cost & Inventory Control Specialist will play a key role in
monitoring, analysing, and controlling manufacturing costs
to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and profitability. The position involves managing Bills of Material (BOMs), overseeing Work-in-Process (WIP), validating inventory valuations, and performing detailed cost variance analyses. This role also ensures that Syspro costing data aligns with operational realities and supports sound financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Costing & Financial Analysis
· Maintain and update standard costs in Syspro for all manufactured items.
· Perform variance analyses (material, labour, overhead) and investigate deviations between standard and actual costs.
· Calculate and maintain weighted average costs, landed costs, and cost roll-ups.
· Prepare periodic cost reports comparing standard vs actual production costs.
2. Inventory & WIP Management
· Perform monthly stock counts, reconciliations, and valuation checks.
· Manage Work-in-Process (WIP) cost allocations and ensure accurate job costing.
· Review job cards for completeness (material, labour, and overheads).
· Assist in WIP and inventory cut-off procedures to ensure correct period reporting.
3. Bills of Material (BOM) & Routing Integrity
· Audit BOMs for accuracy, material specifications, and cost structure.
· Investigate cost impacts of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
· Ensure routing and BOM data integrity to support Syspro product costing accuracy.
· Review and update standard costs regularly to reflect material price fluctuations.
4. Reporting & Decision Support
· Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly management cost reports and dashboards.
· Support budgeting and forecasting with reliable cost data and variance insights.
· Collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
· Assist management with scenario analyses and recommendations for operational improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
· Diploma or Degree in Cost Accounting / Management Accounting / Finance.
· Minimum 5 years' experience in cost control or management accounting within a
manufacturing or steel fabrication
environment.
· Advanced
Excel
proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, analysis tools).
·
Syspro
experience essential (inventory, WIP, BOM, and costing modules).
· Understanding of absorption vs variable costing, landed cost principles, and inventory valuation methods (FIFO, Weighted Average).
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Core Competencies
· Analytical and detail-oriented thinker.
· Strong financial acumen with an operational understanding of manufacturing flow.
· Integrity, accountability, and accuracy under pressure.
· Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
· Accuracy of standard vs actual cost reporting.
· Timeliness of month-end cost reports and reconciliations.
· Integrity of Syspro data (BOM/WIP/Inventory).
· Variance reduction and cost efficiency improvements.
Director: Processing, Asset Management and Maintenance Technology
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Role Overview
In this role, you'll ensure that our Digital Technology (DT) function provides reliable and resilient Operational Technology (OT) applications and platforms that support our Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance Technology teams. You'll work within a global service approach that includes help desk support, system sustainment, continuous improvement, and strategic technology initiatives.
You'll build strong relationships across the organization—serving as the go-to partner for business leaders in Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance. You'll help them define their digital technology needs, develop roadmaps, and ensure we have the right tools, processes, and data to make better, faster business decisions.
This role plays a key part in the success of our operations by contributing to the global technology strategy, leading platform support activities, and ensuring our systems are fit for purpose, resilient, stable, and cost-effective.
If you're passionate about technology's role in driving operational excellence, and you enjoy collaborating across diverse teams to make things work better, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the delivery, support, and governance of reliable OT applications and platforms that support key operational functions.
- Partner closely with business leaders to define and deliver digital technology solutions that advance operational goals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and single point of contact for technology needs.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation within Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance technologies.
- Oversee supplier relationships and contracts to ensure alignment with business needs and performance standards.
- Contribute to multi-year technology planning and help shape the global strategy for OT platforms.
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently while balancing short-term demands with long-term vision.
- Mentor and develop team members, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, metallurgy, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in the mining industry, including exposure to both site and corporate environments.
- Proven experience leading technology projects and implementing new platforms or applications.
- Strong background in Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance Technology systems—from implementation to support.
- Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and budgets.
- Leadership experience, ideally with teams across functions or geographies.
- Experience working with
diverse teams and communities
, fostering inclusion and respect in all interactions.
Skills & Competencies
Technical & Functional
- Deep understanding of operational technology systems that support processing, asset management, and maintenance – and infrastructure that underpins them.
- Ability to connect technology solutions to measurable business value and risk reduction.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems and processes in accessible terms.
- Proven project and change management experience.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; able to align diverse viewpoints toward shared goals.
- A service-oriented mindset with a focus on enabling business success.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and empower others.
- Comfort working in dynamic environments with competing priorities.
- Integrity, accountability, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Who You Are
You're someone who:
- Values teamwork, open communication, and shared success.
- Takes ownership of your growth and development.
- Builds trust through consistency and transparency.
- Is energized by solving problems and driving meaningful results.
- Sees technology as an enabler of people and progress—not just systems.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales
Director, Processing, Asset Management and Maintenance Technology
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Location:
Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Oct 10, 2025
112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa
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Role Overview
In this role, you'll ensure that our Digital Technology (DT) function provides reliable and resilient Operational Technology (OT) applications and platforms that support our Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance Technology teams. You'll work within a global service approach that includes help desk support, system sustainment, continuous improvement, and strategic technology initiatives.
You'll build strong relationships across the organization—serving as the go-to partner for business leaders in Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance. You'll help them define their digital technology needs, develop roadmaps, and ensure we have the right tools, processes, and data to make better, faster business decisions.
This role plays a key part in the success of our operations by contributing to the global technology strategy, leading platform support activities, and ensuring our systems are fit for purpose, resilient, stable, and cost-effective.
If you're passionate about technology's role in driving operational excellence, and you enjoy collaborating across diverse teams to make things work better, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the delivery, support, and governance of reliable OT applications and platforms that support key operational functions.
- Partner closely with business leaders to define and deliver digital technology solutions that advance operational goals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and single point of contact for technology needs.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation within Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance technologies.
- Oversee supplier relationships and contracts to ensure alignment with business needs and performance standards.
- Contribute to multi-year technology planning and help shape the global strategy for OT platforms.
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently while balancing short-term demands with long-term vision.
- Mentor and develop team members, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, metallurgy, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in the mining industry, including exposure to both site and corporate environments.
- Proven experience leading technology projects and implementing new platforms or applications.
- Strong background in Processing, Asset Management, and Maintenance Technology systems—from implementation to support.
- Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and budgets.
- Leadership experience, ideally with teams across functions or geographies.
- Experience working with diverse teams and communities, fostering inclusion and respect in all interactions.
Skills & Competencies
Technical & Functional
- Deep understanding of operational technology systems that support processing, asset management, and maintenance – and infrastructure that underpins them.
- Ability to connect technology solutions to measurable business value and risk reduction.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems and processes in accessible terms.
- Proven project and change management experience.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; able to align diverse viewpoints toward shared goals.
- A service-oriented mindset with a focus on enabling business success.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and empower others.
- Comfort working in dynamic environments with competing priorities.
- Integrity, accountability, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Who You Are
You're someone who:
- Values teamwork, open communication, and shared success.
- Takes ownership of your growth and development.
- Builds trust through consistency and transparency.
- Is energized by solving problems and driving meaningful results.
- Sees technology as an enabler of people and progress—not just systems.
Remunieration
As per the AGA salary scales
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Reg No: 1944/ /06
Directors: G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu B Chauke
Requisition ID: 27993
Category: OT Platform & Services
Posting Salary: Market Related
Post End Date: Oct 10, 2025