2,226 IT Services jobs in South Africa

Overview

To perform the role of Head of Department Technical Services (HOD Technical Services) within the Mineralogy division. The responsibilities and authorities of the HOD Technical Services in Mineralogy in relation to post requirements of technical and key support personnel are outlined

• Responsible for the day-to-day technical coordination and operation of the Mineralogy division, including operation and maintenance of the XRD and AUTOSEMs.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the mineralogical equipment (AUTOSEM, XRD, Optical Microscopes, Carbon Coater etc) with very low downtimes (percentage availability).
• Assist management with work routing, formulating changes, improving workflow and maximum utilization of resources in the department.
• Will need to take on some technical projects as needed when the workload requires it.
• Assist management in achieving TAT and the technical execution of all projects in division.
• Coordinate with the mineralogist best execution of for Mineralogy projects, including Metralurgy and chemistry
• Assist management with the development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources in Bryanston, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Responsible for the quality control of accurate mineralogical data and high-quality technical reports delivered on schedule and within budget ensuring client satisfaction for all projects in Mineralogy
• Assist with results evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Keep abreast of new trends and current developments in Mineralogy.
• Provide input for larger technical proposals for complex deposits and appropriate mineralogy approach
• Work is scheduled and carried out promptly, and relevant quality benchmarks are maintained for the mineralogist team to execute work in Bryanston.
• Lead weekly production meetings with the Mineralogist in Bryanston with input from the manager and HOD for Lab and administration
• Responsible for arranging technical talks of projects (from Staff) within the division bi-monthly to include the sample preparation team at the Bryanston office.
• Provide input in CAPEX needs of the Mineralogy Division (Bryanston Technical work) to the Mineralogy Manager
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.

Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by the direct line manager.

• B.Sc Hons in Geology
• 15 years experience in Mienrlaogy Investigations
• Project Management experience will be an advantage

We're Hiring – Technical Manager KZN

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive
Technical Manager
to lead and manage all technical services across their facilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation where you'll be responsible for ensuring the effective management of infrastructure, plant, and equipment, while driving asset, project, and compliance excellence.

Key Requirements:

Relevant 3-year degree (BTech/National Diploma or equivalent)

GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) preferred

Minimum 5 years' technical & managerial experience

Strong expertise in asset, project & financial management

Experience in electrical & mechanical engineering (hospital/hospitality industry advantageous)

Knowledge of energy & water management and building regulations

Why Apply?

Our client values excellence, professional growth, and inclusivity, offering an environment where innovation and leadership are encouraged.

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements, please send your CV to -

As a Technical Services Engineer you must possess excellent verbal communication skills in addition to exceptional attention to detail with extensive written and technical documentation skills.

● Developing a deep understanding of the operation of our entire product suite as well as interface specifications for systems integrations.

● Working under the guidance of the operation and sales team, be responsible for the delivery, or part delivery of new projects as per customer requirements.

● Ensure that training sessions and any required pre training plans are documented.

● Take ownership of new projects and professionally manage them through to a resolutionconclusion, using Trello and Zendesk.

● You will need to be a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative and deliver to high standards.

● You need excellent communication skills, present a strong customer awareness and be able to liaise with internal departments to ensure clients get the best from the system.

● Become a trusted adviser to our clients and help to develop practical solutions to their real world problems and risks.

● Consult with clients using your own experiences on using the system to its full capacity, from dial and data strategies to do's and don'ts when managing a system gained through your years in the contact centre industry.

● Our aim is to give the best training and even better after care to new and existing clients.

● Feeding back on product usability and development requirements from clients as well as your own ideas. Technical Services Engineers are customer facing and hear first-hand what will help develop the product at a customer level and also from your own experiences in the contact centre environment.

● Be a core member of the growing technical Services team.

● The customer always comes first is the ethos the company uses when working on any task.

● Prepared to travel across Client sites (4-5 days per week).

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: Remote

Company Description

DBSSSA

De Beers Sight holder Sales South Africa (DBSSSA) sorts and values all of DBCM's production. It is also responsible for local sales and works closely with its South African Sight holders, and industry at large, to drive beneficiation in South Africa. DBSSSA also provides contract sorting activities to other diamond producers in South Africa. DBSSSA aims to "Unlock the full value of SA diamonds by being 'A cut above' in all we do" which is aligned to the midstream strategy of being "the world's most effective rough diamond distributor". The strategic intent is supported by a customer centric approach, operational excellence and driven by a high-performance culture to ensure an agile, responsive, flexible, productive and efficient organization.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Technical Services Manager is responsible for managing the diamond processing (cleaning) and related equipment as well as the Sky-park building. They provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement of engineering maintenance systems to optimize equipment and reducing potential financial risks. Critical to this role is to consistently meet increasingly stringent quality standards in contractor management that ensures outsourced work is effectively managed by adhering to safety standards and legal regulations. Strong people leadership to drive a sustainable culture of operational delivery excellence.

Key Tasks:

• Diamond Processing
• Manage the pre-production diamond process teams responsible for the:
• Delivery of cleaned and sized diamonds to relevant areas for further processing for DBCM and contract service clients
• Performance of all diamond analysis and on time reporting of findings and recommendations
• Ensure safety is maintained in terms of hazardous chemical procedures
• Make recommendations to management committee that includes cost benefit exercise for approval of capex expenditure
• Compile Scope of Work to procurement for a Request for Proposal
• Provide expert advice on appointment of suitable contractors and sign contracts awarded
• Manage projects and contractors ensuring delivery to contractual terms and agreement
• Planned Maintenance
• Oversee the compilation of the cyclical preventative maintenance schedules
• Manage the efficiency of preventative maintenance schedules by inspecting conformity to schedules.
• Manage engineering team responsible for building repairs, maintenance improvements and infrastructure projects to ensure reliability of utilities provided
• Manage and co-ordinate the testing and commissioning of new and in-use technical equipment
• Manage Equipment
• Manage Technical team responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of the building access, surveillance and alarm system
• Manage Technical team responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of the Technology diamond sorting machines and calibration of balances (scales)
• Corporate Governance
• Identify and manage the implementation of and adherence to legal and corporate governance principles/requirements
• Manage department
• Lead, direct, coach, motivate and develop the technical team to ensure provision of quality service and support that enable a delivery excellence culture
• Lead and manage staff to ensure workplace accountability.
• Lead meetings to plan and review daily plans, performance and targets.
• Ensure that development plans are in place and that the targets set are met.
• Develop the unit's succession plan including coaching and mentorship
• Prepare KPI's, PDP's and manage overall performance appraisals for the staff.
• Budgeting and Cost Benefit Measures
• Analyse the department's financial needs to develop a budget and ensure sufficient financial resources to meet business needs
• Responsible for, approve and monitor the utilisation of allocated funds to enable the attainment of departmental objectives
• Prioritize and track utilisation of available funds to provide an effective service to the business and drive the implementation of the DBSSSA strategy

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (Heavy Current) or Engineering Diploma (Heavy Current)
• Government Certificate of Competence to be certified as a Certified Engineer – Advantageous with Degree but required with Diploma
• Managerial/leadership qualification (advantageous)

Experience:

• Min 5 years in management and being part of a multidisciplinary management peer group
• 5 years' experience leading an engineering team technically and managerially
• 5 years' experience in managing engineering contracts and contractors including responsibility for budget control of projects
• Strong background in safety and environmental management systems having had formal standards training

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad engineering knowledge of engineering principles and management
• Light and heavy current experience
• Knowledge of Management Systems
• Knowledge of OHSA
• Project management skills
• Thorough understanding of electronic principles.
• High level of analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
• Management and staff development experience
• Effective communication skills
• Budgeting knowledge
• Team Leadership and motivation skills
• PC skills (MS Office applications) and specialist applications.
• Appreciation of the issues arising from the handling of sensitive personal data, including data protection and intellectual property.

Additional Information

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equal opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

#LI-NS1

Job Responsibilities

• Drivethe deployment of the internal system to ensure:
• Planning andScheduling of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Recordkeeping for any reactive and preventative work.
• Planning andscheduling of day-to-day repair work.
• Ensure AssetRegister of all Equipment.
• EnsureAccurate Depreciation of all Assets and other Equipment.
• Planningand delivering scheduled maintenance work and responding to breakdowns.
• Managingthe technical staff, composed of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled techniciansand labourers.
• Creatinga high performing team by assessing and proposing development plan.
• Managingbudgets and maintaining statistical and financial records.
• Ensuringcompliance with health and safety legislation.
• Creatingmaintenance procedures.
• Managingstocks of supplies and equipment and its forecast.
• Communication,liaison & planning with subcontractors.
• Shiftand 'on-call' work may be required (24-hour operation).
• Ensuresproject management teams and contractors successfully execute on allproject/preventative maintenance aspects including scope and budget.
• Managesproject resources accordingly within a budget(s).
• Negotiatescontracts with new vendors and suppliers.
• Implementsproactive risk management plans and assists in developing long-term contingencyplans.
• Provideincident report and technical faults root cause.
• Providestechnical expertise in emergency situations and develops and implementsbusiness continuity/ disaster recovery plans.
• Conductperiodical staff meetings that incorporate the use of safety and technicaltraining sessions, presenting material in a manner that fosters understandingand willingness to learn by the participants.
• Fosterand encourage teamwork among team members and associates.
• Effectivelycoordinate the activities of others in order to meet goals and objectives.
• Effectivelyschedule the work of others to complete operations, programs, or activities.
• Reportany defective materials in a timely manner in order to avoid any disruption inthe delivery of services.
• Conductinspections of all areas ensuring upkeep of good hygiene standards.
• Developscoaching, training and development plans for project/ work team within owntechnical/ project portfolio.
• Resolvesproject/ technical issues and management issues of substantive complexity/risk/ impact.
• Manageand control the assets history.
• Drivethe deployment of system at site and its day-to-day management afterward.
• Leadthe implementation of a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)system with the support of the Group HQ.
• Maintainon the day to day the system to stay live and compliant.
• Supportthe establishment of the yearly capex plan with regards to the renovation,maintenance and extension projects.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Degreein Mechanical or Electrical Engineering,
• CertificationProject and operations
• 5+years related experience, knowledge of industry standards, compliancerequirements, best practice, cost management and performance analysis,Computerized Maintenance management system.
• SafetyKnowledge Position related knowledgeincluding health & safety, building codes, quality inspections, hazard& risk assessments.
• Abilityto define, apply and measure risk mitigating actions.
• OperationContracts Knowledge Understanding ofcontract negotiation/management techniques, subcontractors' relationshipmanagement, excellent communication skills.
• ComputerSystems Knowledge Advanced knowledgeof/ability to use:
• CMMSand/or CAFM systems, business communication systems, business programs for wordprocessing, spreadsheet development, and presentation development,function-specific systems such as project management tools.
• ProjectManagement Knowledge.
• Hasideally a facility management background in charge the hard services.

Overview

Publicado el 2 / 9 / 2025

Multi-Sector Catering Company with 40,000 employees in 54 countries

Labor

• Drive the deployment of the internal system to ensure planning and scheduling of preventative maintenance schedules and day-to-day repair work.
• Record keeping for reactive and preventative work; ensure asset register of all equipment and accurate depreciation of assets and other equipment.
• Plan and deliver scheduled maintenance work and respond to breakdowns; manage the technical staff, skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled technicians and labourers.
• Create a high performing team by assessing and proposing development plans; manage budgets and maintain statistical and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation; develop maintenance procedures.
• Manage stocks of supplies and equipment and forecast needs; communicate with and plan with subcontractors; shift and on-call work may be required (24-hour operation).
• Ensure project management teams and contractors execute on all project / preventative maintenance aspects including scope and budget; manage project resources within budgets.
• Negotiate contracts with new vendors and suppliers; implement proactive risk management plans and assist in developing long-term contingency plans.
• Provide incident reports and root cause analyses of technical faults; provide technical expertise in emergency situations and develop business continuity / disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings incorporating safety and technical training; foster understanding and willingness to learn among participants.
• Foster teamwork, coordinate activities to meet goals, and effectively schedule work to complete operations, programs, or activities.
• Report defective materials promptly to avoid disruption in service delivery; conduct inspections to maintain good hygiene standards.
• Develop coaching, training and development plans for project/work teams within the technical/project portfolio; resolve project/technical and management issues of substantive complexity, risk or impact.
• Drive deployment of the system at site and its day-to-day management; lead the implementation of a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) with the support of Group HQ; maintain the system daily to stay live and compliant.
• Support the establishment of the yearly capex plan regarding renovation, maintenance and extension projects.

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Certification
• 5+ years related experience; knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, best practices, cost management and performance analysis; familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Safety knowledge including health & safety, building codes, quality inspections, hazard & risk assessments.
• Ability to define, apply and measure risk mitigating actions.
• Operation contracts knowledge: understanding of contract negotiation/management techniques, subcontractors’ relationship management, and excellent communication skills.
• Computer Systems Knowledge: advanced knowledge of CMMS and/or CAFM systems, business communication systems, word processing, spreadsheet development, presentation development, and function-specific project management tools.
• Project Management Knowledge; ideally facility management background in hard services.