Introduction

Factory Manager

Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing
Location: Gauteng, South Africa - Several sites (2 x Deep south and 1 x Northern)
Salary: Market-Related / R850,000 – R1.3M CTC, depending on experience

Are you a skilled Artisan that has moved up into an engineering leadership role and currently manage a team.

Have you earned your Red Seal, climbed through the ranks, and now hold your GCC Factories?

We’re partnering with forward-thinking companies within manufacturing who are specifically looking for professionals with your journey – hands-on experience in maintenance, production, and plant management, paired with technical and leadership development.

This is your opportunity to leverage your operational insight and years of experience to transition into roles such as:

Plant Engineer
Factory Manager
Maintenance Superintendent
Engineering Manager (GMR 2(1))
Production & Technical Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Development of asset preservation strategy
Implementation of asset preservation strategy
Management of Maintenance effectiveness
Drive quality and eliminate defects through continuous improvement
Recruit, Train & Develop, Lead, Manage and direct People
Safety, Health and Environment
Management of process
Stakeholder Management

Desired Experience & Qualification

✅ Red Seal Trade (Mechanical Fitter / Millwright)
✅ National Diploma / BTech Mechanical Engineering
✅ GCC Factories
✅ 5 years plus - Proven track record in plant or production environment
✅ 3 years plus - Experience managing teams, implementing maintenance strategies, and driving SHEQ compliance
✅ Excellent problem-solving skills using RCA, 5WHYs, PDCA, etc.
✅ Knowledge of ISO standards, OHS Act, and legal compliance as GMR 2(1)

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