Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Operating Division:TPT Saldanha IOT

Employee Group:Permanent

Department:TPT, Engineering

Location:Saldanha

Reporting To:Engineering Manager

Grade:F

Reference:req6107

The closing date is on 05/11/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose
To maintain all TPT Equipment, Plant and Buildings (leased and owned) to ensure they exceed operational efficiency and safety standards in order to comply with the various acts pertaining to law and to deliver world class terminal operations. The design, control and administration of all capital projects for the Port. Ensure cost efficient solution that deliver continuous improvement in equipment availability and reliability.

Position Outputs
1. Support the development and implementation of Asset Care Strategy
2. Efficient Asset utilisation/productivity
3. Cost management
4. Support the terminal initiatives to implement best practice and deliver world class customer service.
5. Deliver on Terminal Health Check List
6. Manage CAPEX spend
7. Develop and implement planned maintenance programme
8. Create and maintain safe working environment
9. Ensure full compliance to Transnet code of practices
10. Maintain high level of productivity Implement performance management systems for plant and equipment
11. Alignment of department outputs to business needs
12. Perform Standby duties as required

Qualifications and Experience
• Essential : National Diploma : Engineering: Mechanical
• Advantageous : BSC / B Eng / B. Tech: Mechanical
• 5 Years experience in Plant, with 2 years first line management experience; Supervisor / Technician
• Advantageous: Successfully completed Transnet EIT Program
OR
Relevant qualification (NQF 5)
6 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 2 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience.

Competencies
Knowledge required:
• SAP planned maintenance system or similar.
• OHS Act
• Quality Management Systems
• RCM
• RCA techniques

Skills Required:
• Mechanical/Electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in plant maintenance systems.
• Budget planning and management.
• Experience in projects execution.
• People Management

Attributes Required:
• Decisive.
• Structured people management and development.
• Short and medium term plans development and execution.
• Clear communication skills
• Hands on management approach
• Ability to operate in a matrix structure
• People skills
• Computer Skills
.

Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

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