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Kelly

Senior Toolmaker

Kelly

  • R37,500 per month
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 03 Nov 2025 by Kelly
  • Expires in 28 days
  • Job 2626354 - Ref 294488207758034
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About the position

SUMMARY
Are you a master of precision and problem-solving? Step into a role where your craftsmanship shapes the future of manufacturing. We're looking for a seasoned Senior Toolmaker to bring expertise, innovation, and leadership to a dynamic production environment. If you thrive on technical challenges and take pride in quality work-this is your next big move.

Our client is looking to employ a Toolmaker based in Ottery

RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Operate Toolroom machinery safely and effectively to produce and maintain moulds and components.
  • Manufacture and repair moulds from technical drawings with high accuracy.
  • Conduct fault finding and troubleshooting on tooling and related equipment.
  • Collaborate with management to ensure production goals and schedules are met.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
  • Mentor apprentices in Tool, Jig & Die making.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards.
  • Apply quality principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Continuously develop technical skills and contribute to innovation.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12 and Trade Test: Tool Jig & Die Maker (MERSETA)
  • Minimum N2 qualification
  • 10-15 years' experience in manufacturing as a Toolmaker / Plastics experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Toolroom equipment and mould maintenance
  • Strong understanding of technical drawings and fault diagnosis
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Effective communication and leadership abilities
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to work under pressure
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Desired Skills:

  • Technical
  • Senior. Leadership
  • Problem Solver
  • communication Skills

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

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Kelly

About the agency

We focus on the permanent recruitment of general administrative and office support personnel together with sales and service professionals for leading African firms with a particular focus on higher volume roles. With a detailed understanding of each client’s business, Kelly’s expert consultants exhibit in-depth knowledge pertaining to the industry sectors in which they recruit and consult, which include: • Contact centres • Engineering and technical • Financial Services • HR • ICT • Procurement RAPID PERSONALISED PLACEMENT SOLUTIONS – FOR US IT IS PERSONAL • For more than 50 years now, Kelly has been at the forefront of successful service delivery within the African recruitment industry. Our ability to understand and respond to market changes swiftly and powerfully enables us to consistently support our clients fulfil their recruitment needs swiftly • Our highly skilled and competent recruitment specialists have an in-depth understanding of our clients’ markets, are committed to service excellence and are passionate about connecting people with the world of work • By leveraging our scale, position, state of the art technology and unrivalled national database of candidates, Kelly has the competitive advantage in key client and candidate acquisition channels ensuring we are consistently able to give you the perfect match, fast. As an Adcorp Group firm, we are galvanised by our Group’s Purpose to enable agile, focused and skilled workforces for the future, workforces that are inclusive of people of all abilities, genders, ages and ethnicities; workforces that make a positive contribution to society. With deep, trusted and long-standing relationships with our clients and a reputation for rapid, personalised placement solutions, Kelly continues to deliver the most comprehensive and innovative recruitment service to the African market in our chosen sectors.

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