75 Machinery jobs in South Africa

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 .

Company Description

Amandla Lifting Solutions specializes in load testing for various lifting machinery, including overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, vehicle hoists, and truck-mounted cranes. We also provide general engineering services ranging from small to medium tasks and general project management. Our goal is to ensure the safety and efficiency of lifting operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Richards Bay for a Lifting Machinery Inspector. The Lifting Machinery Inspector will be responsible for inspecting and load testing various lifting machinery such as overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, vehicle hoists, and truck-mounted cranes. The inspector will conduct assessments, ensure compliance with safety standards, and prepare detailed reports. Effective communication with clients and adherence to project timelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting and load testing lifting machinery
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance regulations for lifting operations
• General engineering skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and on-site
• Relevant certifications in lifting machinery inspection and load testing are a plus
• Proficiency in report preparation and documentation

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate)

Internal / Operational Processes

• Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through due diligence investigations
• Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable)
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Participate in due diligence teams
  • Deal Optimisation - Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
• Account management function up to first draw
• Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the IDC funding requirements.
• Ensuring accurate client data management

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the IDC.
• To effectively interact with different SBU's and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific business transaction.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
• Liaise, communicate and promote the unit externally

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
• Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Qualified CA (SA)

Knowledge & Experience

• 3 -8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
• Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
• Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines
• Experience in interpretation of financial statements
• Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment/Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management and customer focus
• Planning and organising
• Report writing skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship Building and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Leading and Co-ordinating

Job Reference: IDC00596

Synopsis

To independently assess and provide expect advise on the estimated new replacement cost, open market, forced sale and other values of physical assets (plant, equipment and machinery) in order to ensure that physical assets, including those considered for and / or taken for collateral, are properly valued.

Job Description

• The variance between the Client's and own independently determined estimated
• capital expenditure costings, envisaged process improvements, etc, including making recommendations for adherence to industry norms and best practices
• The appropriateness of the envisaged plant and equipment installation
• strategy, methodology, programme and deliverables against set programme milestones
• The risks inherent in the clients' plant and equipment projects including making recommendations for risk mitigation
• The validity and accuracy of reviewed valuation reports of the physical assets prepared by others
• The required continuous improvement on the department's process, procedures, templates, etc.
• Maintain relevant records and relations in support of expertise, expert knowledge
• Report writing and presentations at internal and external committees
• Manage effective interaction with SBUs and Departments
• Maintain and enhance current knowledge and awareness of valuation and other effective practices.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Degree or N. Dip in Engineering or NQF6 or equivalent (Minimum ECSA candidacy)
• Registration - ME201
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Member of
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), American Society Appraiser (ASA) will be an advantage

Knowledge and Experience

• 3 - 5 years' experience in plant, machinery and equipment appraisal
• Work experience in mechanical / industrial engineering and/or financial services industry will be an advantage

Roles and Responsibilities

Independently conducting own assessments and valuations of plant, equipment and machinery, and providing expect advice on:

• The appropriateness and reasonability of the Client's anticipated capital expenditure on plant, equipment and machinery in order to validate against the applicable industry norms.
• The functional, economic, physical obsolescence, etc of plant, equipment and machinery including the impact and implications thereof on the IDC's physical collateral register.
• The forecast of total and remaining economic life and value of plant, equipment and machinery including the impact and implications thereof on the IDC's physical collateral.
• The variance between the Client's and own independently determined estimated capital expenditure costings, envisaged process improvements, etc, including making recommendations for adherence to industry norms and best practices.
• The appropriateness of the envisaged plant and equipment installation strategy, methodology, programme and deliverables against set programme milestones.
• The risks inherent in the clients' plant and equipment projects including making recommendations for risk mitigation
• The validity and accuracy of reviewed valuation reports of the physical assets prepared by others.
• The required continuous improvement on the department's process, procedures, templates, etc.
• Maintain relevant records and relations in support of expertise, expert knowledge
• Report writing and presentations at internal and external committees
• Manage effective interaction with SBUs and Departments
• Maintain and enhance current knowledge and awareness of valuation and other effective practices.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Analysis and interpretation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Planning and Organising
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Report writing skills
• Results and solutions oriented

Behaviour Competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship building and networking
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to collaborate and influence various stakeholders and teams

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the JDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

Job Reference: IDC00623

Synopsis

To independently assess and provide expect advise on the estimated new replacement cost, open market, forced sale and other values of physical assets (plant, equipment and machinery) in order to ensure that physical assets, including those considered for and / or taken for collateral, are properly valued.

Job Description

• The variance between the Client's and own independently determined estimated
• capital expenditure costings, envisaged process improvements, etc, including making recommendations for adherence to industry norms and best practices
• The appropriateness of the envisaged plant and equipment installation
• strategy, methodology, programme and deliverables against set programme milestones
• The risks inherent in the clients' plant and equipment projects including making recommendations for risk mitigation
• The validity and accuracy of reviewed valuation reports of the physical assets prepared by others
• The required continuous improvement on the department's process, procedures, templates, etc.
• Maintain relevant records and relations in support of expertise, expert knowledge
• Report writing and presentations at internal and external committees
• Manage effective interaction with SBUs and Departments
• Maintain and enhance current knowledge and awareness of valuation and other effective practices.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Degree or N. Dip in Engineering or NQF6 or equivalent (Minimum ECSA candidacy)
• Registration - ME201
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Member of
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), American Society Appraiser (ASA) will be an advantage

Knowledge and Experience

• 3 - 5 years' experience in plant, machinery and equipment appraisal
• Work experience in mechanical / industrial engineering and/or financial services industry will be an advantage

Roles and Responsibilities

Independently conducting own assessments and valuations of plant, equipment and machinery, and providing expect advice on:

• The appropriateness and reasonability of the Client's anticipated capital expenditure on plant, equipment and machinery in order to validate against the applicable industry norms.
• The functional, economic, physical obsolescence, etc of plant, equipment and machinery including the impact and implications thereof on the IDC's physical collateral register.
• The forecast of total and remaining economic life and value of plant, equipment and machinery including the impact and implications thereof on the IDC's physical collateral.
• The variance between the Client's and own independently determined estimated capital expenditure costings, envisaged process improvements, etc, including making recommendations for adherence to industry norms and best practices.
• The appropriateness of the envisaged plant and equipment installation strategy, methodology, programme and deliverables against set programme milestones.
• The risks inherent in the clients' plant and equipment projects including making recommendations for risk mitigation
• The validity and accuracy of reviewed valuation reports of the physical assets prepared by others.
• The required continuous improvement on the department's process, procedures, templates, etc.
• Maintain relevant records and relations in support of expertise, expert knowledge
• Report writing and presentations at internal and external committees
• Manage effective interaction with SBUs and Departments
• Maintain and enhance current knowledge and awareness of valuation and other effective practices.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Analysis and interpretation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Planning and Organising
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Report writing skills
• Results and solutions oriented

Behaviour Competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship building and networking
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to collaborate and influence various stakeholders and teams

Job Reference: IDC00598

The Sales Administration position is there to provide support for the sales team in respect of administration, following up of quotes and driving the various systems involved in the sales process. Monday to Friday 07h00 to 17h00, every second Saturday from 07h00 to 12h00 Working hours: Monday to Friday 07h00 to 18h00 / Every 2nd Saturday from 07h00 to 12h00 Minimum requirements: Matric Basic knowledge of parts preferable SA Driver’s Licence and own vehicle Experience in a sales and/or administrative-type position Proficiency in the English language and communication skills (reading, writing, grammar, spelling, etc.). Afrikaans proficiency would be a bonus. Complete accuracy in carrying out all duties and responsibilities. Basic mathematical skills | Computer Skills. MS Excel knowledge (Basic formulas and formatting). Formulas must include sum, average and basic calculative functions (+, -, x, ÷). Formatting must include decimal, currency and visual changes. MS Word knowledge (numbering, bulleting, headers, footers, etc). Experience with an accounting package, specifically Pastel Evolution, preferable Job description : Write and distribute emails | Create quotes and send to customers. Follow up on outstanding quotes and provide constant feedback to the applicable sales person. Drive the sales order process in terms of: o Creating sales orders. o Constantly following up purchase orders that need to be created with the procurement department. o Once inventory items have been received, invoices and delivery notes to be generated. o Constantly following up with the distribution department on parts that need to be delivered/collected. Answer telephone calls for sales department and distribute calls to correct sales person. Distribute incoming sales enquiries on the helpdesk (email) to the correct sales person. Provide strong customer service to customers which includes but is not limited to: o Providing feedback on status of order. o Resolve any issues that may arise in respect of incorrect deliveries. o Resolve any issues that may arise in respect of any return of goods Provide routine assistance in the administration of the sales department which include but is not limited to: o Maintaining records, reports and files | o Preparing and analyzing reports. o Using computers to enter, access or retrieve data. Secondary Duties: Due to the operational requirements of the business certain duties and responsibilities may be expanded on or changed which may include but is not limited to: Procurement related functions | Preparing minutes of meetings. Drafting various forms of correspondence | Data capturing. Personal assistant tasks like arranging meetings, etc. Salary offer: Negotiable

Lead Man Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. is a globally recognized manufacturer of premium excavators, skid steer loaders, and attachments for the construction, agriculture, and mining industries. As we expand into Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, the UAE, Singapore, South Africa, and beyond, we are looking for ambitious agents and distributors to join our network and grow alongside us.

Why Partner with Lead Man?

High-Quality Machinery – Durable, high-performance equipment at competitive prices.

Strong Market Demand – Thriving industries create consistent sales opportunities.

Comprehensive Support – Marketing, technical, and after-sales assistance to ensure your success.

Lucrative Commissions – Attractive earnings on every sale, plus long-term business growth.

We're Looking For: Market Expansion Partner

We seek dynamic individuals or companies with:

Experience in machinery sales, construction equipment, or industrial distribution.

A strong network and deep understanding of local market demands.

Excellent sales and negotiation skills to build lasting client relationships.

The ability to work independently while collaborating with our team.

This is a commission-based role—ideal for results-driven agents looking for a sustainable, high-income opportunity.

Your Role as an Agent/Distributor

Promote & Sell our cutting-edge machinery and attachments in your region.

Build & Maintain Relationships with potential clients in construction, agriculture, and mining.

Collaborate with Our Team to develop effective sales strategies and marketing campaigns.

Provide Excellent Customer Support to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.

Why Choose Lead Man Engineering Machinery?

A Globally Trusted Brand with a reputation for excellence.

Access to Advanced Machinery designed for high efficiency and durability.

Ongoing Training & Sales Resources to help you succeed.

A Profitable, Long-Term Business Partnership with unlimited growth potential.