Technical Supervisor; Manufacturing

Technical Supervisor (Manufacturing) required in Boksburg.

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.

Salary: R50 000 – R60 000 per month.

• 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

• 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 elevate 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)