2,586 Technical Manager jobs in South Africa

Technical Operations Manager (POS24196)

Centurion

R 30 000.00 to R 35 000.00 per Month

Requirements:

• Management of Technical Services
• Management of Training Academy
• Management of Internal Technical Systems
• Security Product Knowledge
• Design of Security Solutions
• 10 to 15 years work Experience as Tech Service Manager

Qualifications:

• B Degree or Equivalent in Electronic Engineering or Computer science
• Certificate in Business Management and Administration

Closing date: 20 July 2024

• Ensure and manage full compliance with GLOBAL G.A.P., SIZA, LEAF Marque, FSMA, Tesco Nurture, and other relevant audits
• Implement and manage technical systems, including chemicals, fertigation & budget tracking
• Coordinate quality control processes and export claim handling
• Support HR compliance, seasonal recruitment coordination, and training alignment
• Foster cross-department collaboration and take initiative in problem-solving and workflow optimization

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical, compliance, or management role within agriculture
• Strong knowledge of food safety and agricultural standards
• Advanced Excel, data analysis, and system development (OpenAI & IT integration experience beneficial)
• Confident communicator and effective leader with strong organizational abilities
• Ability to travel regularly between Western Cape and Northern Cape operations (if needed)
• Able to work independently and take full ownership of critical technical processes

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• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

• Tertiary education: Bsc Agriculture or Animal Science
• Valid drivers license
• Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• Knowledge of Eggsactly and Avihance will be advantageous
• Afrikaans and English home language
• Performing site inspections/audits with customer deliveries
• Actively providing technical insight and knowledge to customers
• Obtaining, analysing and reporting on key customer data about past and present flocks
• Assisting the General Manager with customer training events
• Assisting the General Manager with maintaining customer relations
• Assisting the General Manager with new sales and general promotional work
• Assisting the General Manager with sales planning and other customer ad hoc requests

• MSc (Agric) Animal Science with relevant experience.
• Compliance with Act 27 of 2003 (Natural Scientific Professions Act).
• 2 years of experience in animal nutrition.
• Attention to detail, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Manage raw material quality control on-site, including sampling and testing.
• Conduct standard analyses on incoming raw materials.
• Oversee final feed quality control on-site, ensuring representative sampling and testing.
• Conduct analyses on in-process and final feed.
• Weekly reporting on progress, risks and problem areas.
• Provide continuous technical advice and support to customers.
• Evaluate product performance and address customer complaints promptly.
• Develop and implement ISO 9001 and 22000 standards at the mill level.
• Act as the Feed Safety and Quality Leader on-site, guiding the team to compliance.
• Drive Act 36 and Act 101 legal compliance.
• Ensure veterinary export compliance.

Position Overview

The Technical Manager will provide technical and investigative support to the Risk Team, ensuring consistency through in-field training and assessments. The role focuses on mitigating risks from project design to store closure, ensuring high-quality, tailored security solutions for each store. Responsibilities include managing contractors, overseeing quotes and invoices, supporting special projects, and maintaining operational trackers and reports.

Key Responsibilities

Risk and Stores Management

• Support Risk Managers with technical and investigative expertise.

• Manage contractor relationships, including approvals, requests, and consultations.

• Approve and adjust quotes; track Purchase Orders (POs).

• Review and submit invoices for repairs, projects, and special projects.

• Oversee special security projects (e.g., roof cameras, HV enclosures, smoke cloaks).

• Travel to stores to resolve technical issues, such as installation constraints or high-risk system upgrades.

Control Centre Operations

• Supervise daily system checks and tests; report via checklists and handover sheets.

• Monitor and resolve offline system issues; follow up on fault reports.

• Enforce discipline and attendance policies.

• Ensure maintenance in control centres and stores (daily/weekly checks, cleaning, preventative maintenance).

Trackers and Reports

• Maintain trackers: order numbers, faults, high-value items, door greeters, closing, stock packing, after-hours checks, solar checks, smoke cloak testing, and corporate store contacts.

• Generate reports: end-of-shift checklists, handover sheets, virtual/non-virtual patrols, non-CCTV store checks, and facial database updates.

Projects Management

• Review and adjust project plans/layouts with draftsmen and project managers.

• Conduct site visits to prospective stores to identify risks.

• Evaluate quotes and approve invoices, ensuring alignment with project changes.

• Inspect installations and implement on-site adjustments during builds/revamps.

Product and Installation Innovation

• Research and identify new security products.

• Arrange Proof of Concept (POC) trials for new ideas/products.

• Transition approved changes to special projects with defined timelines and costs.

• Develop project-specific trackers and reports.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 3-5 years in risk management, security operations, or technical support, preferably in retail or facility management

• Proven experience with security systems (e.g., CCTV, Axxon, access control, or alarm systems) and troubleshooting technical issues.

• Own reliable vehicle 

• Strong project management and contractor coordination skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions on-site.

• Proficiency in maintaining trackers and generating reports.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with teams and contractors.

• Willingness to travel to stores for assessments and issue resolution.

• Provide expert advice and strategic direction on all maintenance-related activities across lodges, staff villages, and the reserve.
• Manage both reactive (breakdown) and proactive (preventative) maintenance to uphold and exceed operational standards.
• Oversee the deployment and scheduling of all maintenance personnel and contractors, ensuring optimal staffing and productivity.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of all physical infrastructure including buildings, energy systems, water systems, and staff facilities.

• Design, implement, and maintain solar energy systems to maximize renewable energy usage and minimize dependency on generators.
• Oversee all electrical systems, including three-phase and single-phase installations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage water purification, storage, and distribution systems, including maintenance of grey water and sewage treatment plants.
• Lead water-saving and power-reducing initiatives aligned with sustainability goals

• Serve as project manager for all construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects across properties.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, artisans, and suppliers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and timely delivery.
• Liaise daily with Lodge Managers to identify and prioritize technical needs and projects, providing regular progress updates.

• Recruit, onboard, and manage technical staff including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, and general maintenance workers.
• Provide continuous training and upskilling in best practices, safety procedures, and sustainability protocols.
• Foster a team culture focused on pride in craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Support Lodge Managers in the development of monthly maintenance and annual CAPEX budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control.
• Oversee the procurement and stock management of maintenance supplies, tools, and materials with strict budget adherence.
• Maintain administrative systems for maintenance reporting, work order tracking, procurement, and cost allocation.
• Ensure compliance with all financial processes, including invoice processing and stock reconciliations.

• Conduct daily team briefings to plan, assign, and review maintenance tasks and projects.
• Maintain open communication channels with lodge and operations management; provide clear, concise, and solution-focused feedback.
• Actively participate in management meetings, contributing technical input to broader operational planning.
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

• Minimum of 35 years in a senior maintenance or technical management role in a lodge, resort, or similar hospitality environment.
• Proven experience in the management and operation of:
• Solar power systems
• Water purification and greywater treatment
• Electrical systems (single and three-phase)
• Plumbing and sewage systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning
• General building maintenance
• Formal qualifications or certifications in Electrical, Solar Installation, or Mechanical Maintenance preferred.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, construction drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Valid Drivers License required.

• Strong leadership with the ability to mentor and develop teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Able to work effectively in multicultural, remote, and high-pressure environments.
• Strong sense of personal ownership, accountability, and initiative.

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve sustainability programs in line with corporate targets.
• Lead initiatives to reduce energy consumption, improve water use efficiency, and manage waste responsibly.
• Maintain a 96%+ sustainability audit score across all properties.

• Lead daily maintenance meetings at 7:00am to assign tasks, update planning boards, and coordinate project work.
• Use planning tools to manage:
• Camp-specific tasks
• Breakdowns and emergency repairs
• Preventative maintenance schedules
• CAPEX project milestones
• Artisans, contractors, shopping needs, and material orders
• Prioritize work effectively; avoid reactive crisis management by encouraging strategic planning and foresight.
• Monitor progress of maintenance activities, ensuring completion, accountability, and follow-through.

• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, leave, and HR-related documentation in coordination with Human Capital (HC) department.
• Administer performance reviews, conduct disciplinary hearings, and promote staff wellness and retention.
• Manage procurement, inventory control, and negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and quality assurance.
• Maintain records of all tools, materials, and machinery; ensure regular servicing and safekeeping.

• Embody values of pride, ownership, service excellence, and environmental responsibility.
• Encourage a culture of respect, teamwork, and learningteaching and learning every day.
• Champion workplace standards and attitudes that reflect care, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager for a Renowned Security Company in Port Elizabeth.

Must have at least 3 – 5 years' experience in the following:
Networking
Solar
CCTV
Alarms
Fencing
Gate Motor
All related technical trades
Staff Supervision and Team Leading

Ideal position for a strong General Manager who can lead from the front. Manage the Sales Team, be hands-on ensuring that stock levels are maintained, jobs are properly recorded, fleet of vehicles are maintained, and you will be supporting all staff with their issues.

The company operates within the automotive industry and your knowledge re parts and vehicles will be a bonus.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Excellent experience within the technical/automotivehydraulic industry
• Minimum 5 years as a strong General Manager
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to ensure that financial results are met
• Eye for detail and solid understanding of customer service and problem-solving
• Hands-on General Manager reporting directly to the Director

Duties:

• Ensure that customer service is above the norm
• Ensure that sales targets are met and that internal sales staff achieve their individual targets
• Ensure sales staff have relevant product knowledge
• Incentive programs
• Sales Training
• Identify new opportunities in the market and ways of improving current service
• Make recommendations for price reviews to ensure competitiveness
• Provide timeous quotes to Customers
• Ensure that credit notes and claim reports are dealt with quickly and properly
• Promote the Companies brands to achieve the agreed objectives
• Visit Customers on a regular basis
• Provide weekly feedback on matters attended to
• Ensure Customer credit limits are adhered to
• Ensure Debtors stay within credit limits
• STOCK
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to provide optimum service levels to customers
• Provide monthly input in respect of additional quantities and new part numbers in stock ordes placed on overseas suppliers
• Perform regular checks on stock composition to ensure that slow moving and excess stock levels are not exceeded
• Ensures that security of stock is excellent
• Ensures that regular stock takes are done to ascertain whether all the internal control measures are adhered to
• JOBS
• Ensure that all jobs are properly recorded
• Ensure that agreed job turnaround times are achieved
• Ensure that pricing is competitive
• Ensure that Customers receive feedback
• LOGISTICS
• Ensure that company fleet of vehicles are properly maintained
• Ensure that the drivers activities are properly monitored from the time they load the routes they take, the time they take and the signing off of the product delivered
• Ensure that product forwarded via Couriers are also properly monitored to ensure Customer receive their product as promised
• Ensure that product forwarded to other brances are received within the time span agreed
• Ensure that product received from Suppliers are unpacked timeously and checked before they are put on the shelves
• ADMINISTRATION
• Ensure that all staff are properly appointed and receive employment contracts
• Ensure that staff understand their goals and are regularly evaluated to measure performance
• Ensure that personnel policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure that all purchases and expenses are properly recorded and signed off
• Ensure that expenditure stays within budget parameters
• Ensure that all Assets of the Company are properly protected and maintained
• Prepare annual budgets for branch
• Study monthly management results and take corrective actions

Ideal position if you enjoy working with a small to medium size team, be a team player with the ability to lead from the front. Great opportunity for a technical minded person with a strong management style. If this sounds like you, apply and our team will forward you an application form via email and will be in touch to discuss your CV and skillset. Thank You.

• Maintenance & Operations Oversight
  • Provide expert advice and strategic direction on all maintenance-related activities across lodges, staff villages, and the reserve.
  • Manage both reactive (breakdown) and proactive (preventative) maintenance to uphold and exceed operational standards.
  • Oversee deployment and scheduling of maintenance personnel and contractors, ensuring optimal staffing and productivity.
  • Conduct routine inspections and audits of all physical infrastructure, including buildings, energy systems, water systems, and staff facilities.
• Energy & Water Systems Management
  • Design, implement, and maintain solar energy systems to maximize renewable energy usage and minimize dependency on generators.
  • Oversee all electrical systems, including three-phase and single-phase installations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Manage water purification, storage, and distribution systems, including greywater and sewage treatment plants.
  • Lead water-saving and power-reducing initiatives aligned with sustainability goals.
• Project & Site Management
  • Act as project manager for all construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects across properties.
  • Coordinate and supervise contractors, artisans, and suppliers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and timely delivery.
  • Liaise daily with Lodge Managers to identify and prioritize technical needs and projects, providing regular progress updates.
• Training & Staff Development
  • Recruit, onboard, and manage technical staff including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, and general maintenance workers.
  • Provide continuous training and upskilling in best practices, safety procedures, and sustainability protocols.
  • Foster a team culture focused on pride in craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Financial & Administrative Management
  • Assist Lodge Managers in developing monthly maintenance and annual CAPEX budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control.
  • Oversee procurement and stock management of maintenance supplies, tools, and materials with strict budget adherence.
  • Maintain administrative systems for maintenance reporting, work order tracking, procurement, and cost allocation.
  • Ensure compliance with all financial processes, including invoice processing and stock reconciliations.
• Leadership & Communication
  • Conduct daily team briefings to plan, assign, and review maintenance tasks and projects.
  • Maintain open communication channels with lodge and operations management; provide clear, concise, and solution-focused feedback.
  • Actively participate in management meetings, contributing technical input to broader operational planning.
  • Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

• Required Experience & Technical Expertise
• Minimum of 35 years in a senior maintenance or technical management role in a lodge, resort, or similar hospitality environment.
• Proven experience in the management and operation of:
• Solar power systems
• Water purification and greywater treatment
• Electrical systems (single and three-phase)
• Plumbing and sewage systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning
• General building maintenance
• Formal qualifications or certifications in Electrical, Solar Installation, or Mechanical Maintenance preferred.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, construction drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Valid Drivers License required

• Strong leadership with the ability to mentor and develop teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Able to work effectively in multicultural, remote, and high-pressure environments.
• Strong sense of personal ownership, accountability, and initiative.

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve sustainability programs in line with corporate targets.
• Lead initiatives to reduce energy consumption, improve water-use efficiency, and manage waste responsibly.
• Maintain a 96%+ sustainability audit score across all properties.

• Lead daily maintenance meetings at 07:00 to assign tasks, update planning boards, and coordinate project work.
• Use planning tools to manage:
  • Camp-specific tasks
  • Breakdowns and emergency repairs
  • Preventative maintenance schedules
  • CAPEX project milestones
  • Artisans, contractors, shopping needs, and material orders
• Prioritize work effectively; avoid reactive crisis management by encouraging strategic planning and foresight.
• Monitor progress of maintenance activities, ensuring completion, accountability, and follow-through.

• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, leave, and HR-related documentation in coordination with the Human Capital department.
• Administer performance reviews, conduct disciplinary hearings, and promote staff wellness and retention.
• Manage procurement, inventory control, and negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and quality assurance.
• Maintain records of all tools, materials, and machinery; ensure regular servicing and safekeeping.

• Embody values of pride, ownership, service excellence, and environmental responsibility.
• Encourage a culture of respect, teamwork, and learningteaching and learning every day.
• Champion workplace standards and attitudes that reflect care, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement