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Boardroom Appointments

Technical Manager

Boardroom Appointments

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 31 Jul 2025 by Boardroom Appointments
  • Expires in 27 days
  • Job 2618256 - Ref JHB005108
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Technical Manager 
Technical Manager
Responsibilities: 

Duties and Responsibilities 
ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

  • Manage planned and preventative maintenance to maintain 98% uptime.
  • Coordinate schedules, resources, and service providers to reduce downtime.
  • Oversee equipment upgrades and ensure projects meet time, quality, and budget targets.
  • Ensure maintenance meets HACCP, ISO, and NOSA standards.
  • Monitor utility efficiency (steam, water, electricity, wastewater).

BUDGETING & CAPEX
  • Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, controlling overtime and operational costs.
  • Submit CAPEX inputs and ensure projects comply with procurement and BEE policies.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental legislation.
  • Conduct risk assessments and achieve departmental safety targets.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
  • Lead and develop the team through performance management and training plans.
  • Monitor wrench time (60% target) and improve team productivity.
  • Recruit, coach, and maintain discipline in line with company policies.



Required Skills and Qualifications: 
  • Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering degree, or N6/T4 equivalent
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for factories
  • Minimum 5 years experience in:
    • Maintenance environment
    • Maintenance management role
    • FMCG industry


  • Experience with:

    • PLC and SCADA systems (advantageous)
    • NH3 refrigeration and coal boilers (beneficial)
    • Pragma or similar maintenance systems (minimum 3 years)
    • Budget control (minimum 3 years)


  • Strong planning, organizing, and communication skills

  • Valid Code EB drivers license

  • Proficient in MS Office and control instrumentation

  • Knowledge of:

    • Boilers, compressors, refrigeration systems
    • Dairy processing, filling, and packaging machinery


  • Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions and at heights

Desired Skills:

  • Technical
  • Manager
  • Equipment
  • Maintenance

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A brief history & description of services: •Boardroom Appointments was founded by our current CEO, Ms. Maria Ferreira in 1989 •Boardroom Appointments is a Level 1 category B-BBEE 135% contributor •Growing team of Specialist Consultants and Contract Managers have placed professionals throughout all levels and industries •We have a clear understanding of Permanent Recruitment & Temporary Employment Services •Dedicated Site Management take care of and ensure legal compliance regarding Labour / Business process Outsourcing (BPO), Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Skills & Training, Payroll & Admin, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Bargaining Councils rulings •Our 26 years of experience, bulging databases, address books and incredible national networks enable us to recruit, place and manage all levels of staff including: CEO’s, Managing Directors, CFO’s, COO’s HR Directors, Production Directors, Call Centre Management, Call Centre Agents (Inbound / Outbound), Supervisors, Information Technology specialists, SAP Consultants, Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Automotive Specialists, Telecommunication Specialists, Locums, Pharmacists, Pharmacist Assistants, Marketing & Sales, Logistics & Distribution and Production Staff including Artisans, Semi-skilled and General Workers. •Our Specialist Consultants cater for each individual clients need; Boardroom Appointments is a strong, well-recognised brand and has formed strategic business partnerships with a multitude of leading blue chip JSE listed companies. We focus on QUALITY and not quantity and strive to find only the best candidates for our clients and save our clients time, effort and energy through a personalised customised service level. Boardroom Appointments provides clients with a range of service offerings. We provide clients with a variety of additional benefits that make our services unlike any other. We have staff transportation facilities, a cross-country network of experience, Contract Managers and a service centre that gives us the ability to handle high volumes of client requests.

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