Job Openings at Belgotex Floors

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, OUTPUTS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and manage all phases of the project lifecycle using appropriate project management methodologies (such as Agile or Waterfall).
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Collaborate with business leaders and project stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations, and ensure transparent communication regarding project status, risks, and issues.
• Risk Management and Problem Solving: Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Resource and Budget Management: Allocate resources efficiently, manage project budgets, and ensure optimal use of organizational assets to deliver value.
• Project Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress using established metrics, prepare regular status reports for senior leadership, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or related field (essential)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (preferred)
• 3+ years project management experience, preferably managing multiple concurrent projects in a business or IT environment.
• 3+ years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
• Strong systems knowledge and technical proficiency in enterprise platforms and tools.
• Proven track record in resource planning, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and influencing abilities.
• Knowledge of TOC (Theory of Constraints) methodology in critical chain project management, advantageous

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS

• PLC Automation & Programming
• Fault-find, maintain, modify, and optimise PLC-controlled machinery and process lines
• Interpret PLC programs, I/O configurations, electrical schematics, and P&IDs
• Perform PLC backups, version control, and controlled program changes
• Support commissioning of new equipment, upgrades, and process improvements
• Interface with HMI (production values for both maintenance and operation) and SCADA systems for diagnostics, and production support
• Drives, Motors & MCCs
• Install, configure, and fault-find Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Diagnose motors, encoders, sensors, and feedback devices
• Maintain and troubleshoot MCC panels, starters, protection systems, and field cabling
• Support energy efficiency initiatives through correct drive and motor operation
• Instrumentation & Process Control
• Install, calibrate, and maintain process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level, speed)
• Maintain control valves, actuators, transmitters, and pneumatic systems Conduct loop checks, commissioning, and functional testing
• Maintain calibration records and ensure process accuracy
• Maintenance & Plant Reliability
• Execute planned preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Attend breakdowns and restore plant operation with minimal downtime
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring automation and instrumentation failures
• Support reliability improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
• Machine Relocation & Commissioning (Advantageous)
• Participate in machine relocation projects including electrical and instrumentation disconnection and reconnection
• Perform I/O verification, loop checks, and safety interlock testing
• Support commissioning, site acceptance testing (SAT), as well as offsite manufacturing factory acceptance tests (FAT) and production handover
• Utilities & Plant Services (Advantageous)
• Support automation and instrumentation for boilers, steam systems, compressors, chilled water, HVAC, and LPG systems
• Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping
• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Adhere to lock-out, tag-out, permit-to-work, and safe isolation practices
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in all E&I work areas
• Ensure documentation, drawings, and records are accurate and up to date

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric with mathematics or math’s literacy essential.
• National Diploma or Technical Qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Trade Test (Instrumentation Technician / Electrician / Millwright) – advantageous
• 8–10 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment
• Proven experience witPLC automation and programming, VSDs, motors, MCCs, and industrial instrumentation.

Advantageous Skills & Experience

• Millwright qualification or strong millwright exposure
• Experience in machine relocation, commissioning, and re-commissioning
• Textile manufacturing process exposure
• Utilities and plant services automation
• Pneumatics and hydraulics experience
• Continuous-process or 24/7 production plant experience

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Key Accountabilities and Outputs:

Production Management – Deep Focus 

• Run Fibre Line Machine to produce product to achieve the shift production plan (volumes across all the machines) ensuring product specifications and quality standards are adhered to.  This including: 
• String up machine as required. 
• Keep spin packs clean. 
• Notify supervisor immediately of spin packs blocking.    
• Help supervisor change spin packs when required. 
• Thread crimper and set controls to working conditions. 
• Correct crimper threading tool to be used. 
• Assist fellow operator when required. 
• Remove yarn wraps from godets. 
• Come to work 5 minutes early, find out from the off going operators of any problems experienced on his shift. 
• Observe all safety precautions. 
• Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or higher authority. 
• Carry out all tasks as per documented department procedures

Production Metrics 

• Track all production made during the shift against the production plan and be able to supply the Shift Supervisor with an update.  
• Track Grade 2, off quality and other waste levels during shift production to look for trends and work with the Shift Supervisor to find long term solutions. 

Stakeholder relationships 

• Attend daily shift team briefings and relay critical information to the Shift Supervisor to be constantly updated of issues requiring attention. 
• Constantly update the shift supervisor on quality standards and product specific issues during the shift 
• Work with the other shift operators to implement solutions to quality defects or product specification issues detected. 

Reporting and Documentation 

• Ensure that all processes, recipes, and production specifications are documented into required SOP and process flow formats and stored centrally as per agreed document management system. 
• Ensure the most up to date SOPs and transactional documentation are followed to ensure consistency of process. 
• Work with the Shift Supervisor to implement continuous improvement processes to improve output, reduce variability and manage operational constraints. 

Safety, Health, Environment – We Tread Softly 

• Perform all shift activities that ensure compliance with applicable safety, health and environment legislation and audit requirements. 
• Report any safety defects to the Shift Supervisor. 
• Clean the Fibre department to ensure that housekeeping standards are always maintained.  
• Ensure housekeeping is kept to 5S standard. 
• Ensure machines and areas around Fibre Line are always kept clean.  
• Follow any reasonable work instruction as may be required from time to time. 

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric with Math’s is essential 
• CTFL Learnership or 1 year’s relevant production experience in Needle Punch is essential.
• Ability and skill to operate the Fibre Line machine according to quality standards and product specifications. 
• Must not be colour blind.
• Must have good vision (to see the finer details in Fibre manufacturing) 
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001,18001 is an advantage.  
• System and application knowledge e.g., 5S, D365 
• The incumbent requires technical knowledge and experience (minimum 2 years) in Fibre Line production.