Technical services manager - electro-mechanical engineering (emalahleni / witbank)

The Ideal Candidate:

This role suits a commercially minded engineering professional who combines technical depth with strong business development skills. You will leverage your industry network to secure contracts, oversee execution with precision, and ensure profitability while maintaining the highest engineering standards.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Trade-tested artisan (Turner/Machinist, Boilermaker, etc.) or a Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma.
• Technical Expertise: Proven ability to scope, quote, and manage complex refurbishments, fabrications, and machining projects.
• Industry Experience: Strong track record in sourcing and delivering work from mines, power stations, and large industrial plants.
• Commercial Acumen: Experience managing engineering workshops or independently running a profit-and-loss (P&L) portfolio.
• Business Development: Demonstrated success in sourcing and quoting for heavy engineering contracts.
• Network: Established relationships with key decision-makers (Engineering Managers, Section Engineers) within the Power Generation sector and major Mining Houses in the Mpumalanga Highveld area.
• Language Skills: Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with excellent communication and negotiation ability.

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