Technical Supervisor (Manufacturing)(JB5886)
Boksburg, Johannesburg
R50 – R60 000 CTC per month
Permanent
A manufacturing and engineering business is seeking a senior, trade-qualified Technical Supervisor / Technical Advisor to provide technical oversight, quality control, and coordination between workshop, engineering, and management teams.
This is a technically focused supervisory role (not a full Workshop Manager position), suited to an experienced fitter with strong mechanical judgement, leadership ability, and a high standard of quality awareness.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualified Fitter (Red Seal)
Additional technical certifications will be advantageous
Minimum 10 years post-trade experience (non-negotiable)
Proven experience in:
• Manufacturing and workshop environments
• Machining and fitting operations
• Mechanical equipment assembly
Exposure to inspection, rework, and quality-controlled environments is essential
Computer literate (email, Microsoft Word & Excel)
Comfortable working with digital drawings and inspection records
Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability
Quality-focused with strong attention to tolerances and measurement
Team leadership and mentoring capability
Calm, methodical, reliable working style
Able to operate across workshop floor, office, and site environments
Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical & Quality Oversight:
Provide technical support to workshop and site teams
Review drawings, specifications, and work scopes
Oversee quality control and inspection activities
Ensure dimensional checks, tolerances, and inspection records are correctly completed
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions when issues arise
Planning & Coordination:
Assist with task planning and work sequencing
Monitor progress against schedules
Identify and escalate technical or quality risks early
Liaise between workshop, engineering, and management
Team Supervision & Guidance:
Provide day-to-day technical guidance to artisans and technicians
Support and mentor workshop personnel
Enforce safe working practices and quality standards
Maintain discipline, order, and professionalism within the team
Site Support & Client Representation:
Provide technical and quality support on site when required
Assist with inspections, commissioning, fault finding, and problem resolution
Represent the business professionally with clients and partners
Work Environment & Travel:
Primarily office-based with regular workshop interaction
Site travel required (local and international as needed)
What’s in it for you?
Step into a senior technical role where you’ll drive quality, guide artisans, and provide critical support across workshop and site environments.
Work closely with engineering and leadership teams while remaining hands-on and technically involved.
A role with variety — office-based with regular workshop interaction and site travel when required.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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