Job Opportunities at Boikago Group (Pty) Ltd

Introduction

• A global automotive and mobility company that has been an active participant in the South African motor industry and remains to be one of Southern Africa’s leading automotive companies is seeking to enlarge their team with a CNC programmer / Machinist. 

Purpose of the Role

• The ideal candidate will be expected to to aid the company in delivering precise machining of press dies in accordance with required engineering changes, as well as spare parts.
• As the CNC machinist, you will design specifications, enter them into the CNC machine and/ or CAD/CAM software, set up the machine and monitor it as it operates.
• You will make critical contributions to the toolroom, ensuring the excellence of the repairs/modifications by following inspection protocols and detecting errors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine the fixtures, attachments and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications, and mount them to machine prior to beginning cutting (Mecof 5 – Axis Dynamill)
• Discuss project specifications with engineers and supervisors to guarantee consistency between plans and products, and collaborate to modify designs when existing ones are not feasible
• Modify machine speed, tooling and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured parts.
• Oversee cutting process, perform adjustments throughout each job, catch mistakes as they happen and take necessary measures to eliminate errors
• Supervise machine temperatures, ensure that machine has adequate warm-up and cool-down time between jobs and replace coolant periodically
• Review and interpret cutting plans, enter them into control outlets before jobs and alter them to correct mistakes when necessary (Tebis CAM Software)
• Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure required quality is achieved.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning and tool replacement
• Perform safety inspections using corporate tools and conduct safety talks, Identify and ensure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are promptly corrected.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts or die components using hoists and overhead cranes.  
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.       
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.   
• Understanding general Toolmaking techniques.       
• Support production with press and assembly related down time.
• Actively partake in your role to improve production systems.           

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• Mechanical or equivalent National diploma in Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in 3D CNC Machining.
• 3D 5 axis programming and machining on CAD/ CAM Software platforms. (Catia or Tebis would be an advantage).
• Trade certificate will be an advantage.
• Toolmaking techniques (Preferred).

Behavioural skills required

• Ability to read tooling and product drawings.
• Proficient welding skills would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of machining hardened and treated steels. 
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Values precision and enforces quality standards
• Ability to understand G-code
• Comfortable using tools and maintaining machinery

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Introduction

• One of the biggest automotive company based in Eastern Cape is looking for an excellent Fixed Cost Analyst to join their dynamic team, Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced to fill the above vacancy in Finance Department.

Job Description and Responsibilities      

• Accounting, reviewing, monitoring and reporting of Total Company Overheads in line with IFRS and company Accounting Handbook by maintaining cost centre structure and redistribution rules and reviewing and calculating absorption rates, to ensure appropriate timing and allocation of overhead expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and Group Accounting handbook.
• Controlling, monitoring, reviewing, accounting and reporting of Total Company Factory Works Orders on a monthly basis to ensure correct disclosure in the Income Statement.
• Ensure the correct and timeous capitalization of assets in-line with IFRS and company Accounting handbook.
• Controlling, monitoring, reviewing, accounting and reporting of Assets under Construction in line with IFRS and company Accounting Handbook.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge of IFRS and Group Accounting Handbook.
• Provide timeous, meaningful, high quality financial information.
• Complying to stringent deadlines
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Group Accounting Handbook.
• Timely closing of the DOE Ledger for Financial Reporting purposes.
• Provide timeous and accurate information.
   

Education and Experience           

• B. Com Degree / National Diploma with (Financial Accounting 3)
• Relevant business experience in manufacturing environment within a finance function. (+-5 years)

ESSENTIAL:

• Thorough working knowledge of processes in Finance.
• Strong Analytical skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Disciplined and be able to perform under pressure.
• Co-ordination skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Conflict handling.
• Advanced Computer literacy – Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.
• Team player.
• Display excellent attention to detail
   

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Introduction

• One of the biggest automotive company based in Boksburg, Johannesburg is looking for an Assistant Inventory Control Manager to join their dynamic team. 

Purpose of the Role

• A vacancy exists in the Inbound Parts Supply Department, which forms part of the Customer Service Division. This position reports to the Service Part Procurement Manager and will focus on the Supply Chain, Purchasing and Inventory Management of Service Parts Supply.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Maintain Allocation fill rate
•  Manage supplier order book
•  Manage dealer back-order aging
•  Maintain supplier stock months
•  Manage forecast performance
•  Manage Due Delivery performance
•  Supply Chain performance

Minimum experience & qualifications required

•  NQF Level 5 (240 credits – 8 Level Framework) Supply Chain or equivalent qualification
•  Minimum 2 years purchasing and inventory management experience
•  Automotive industry experience would be an advantage
•  Good communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written)
•  PC Literacy (MS Office Packages)
•  SAP R3 and G-Topas system application

Behavioural skills required

•  Accurate information gathering and analysis
•  Awareness and commitment to our mission
•  Strategic reallocation of resources and review of work methods
•  Suitable assignment and objective performance review
•  Communication and sharing of mid to long term plans
•  Establishing framework and systems for organizational learning
•  Awareness of situations and decisiveness
•  Create an innovative vision
•  Perseverance
•  Feedback of evaluation results and long-term development of others
•  Works well under pressure
•  Works well in a team
•  Required to travel to visit suppliers within Gauteng, Port Elizabeth and KwaZulu Natal

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Introduction

• One of the biggest automotive company based in Boksburg, Johannesburg is looking for a Logistic Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Purpose of the Role

• To assist the Part Logistics Operations performing kaizen projects and providing operational support
• to improve the overall dealer and supplier logistics performance

Key Responsibilities:

•  Project planning & operational control of inbound and outbound packaging & transport
• systems to/from dealers/suppliers
•  Data collection, analysis & evaluation of current and future operational systems
•  Design and new implement Environmental / CO2 kaizen activities
•  Returnable packaging system management / kaizen
•  Shipping dock: Day-to-day management & kaizen project implementation
•  Operational admin: export/ import/ VAT/ 3rd Party Contractors

Minimum experience & qualifications required

•  NQF level 6 (240 credits on level 8 framework) in Industrial/ Mechanical Engineering/
• Logistics /Supply chain/ Commerce or relevant
•  NQF Level 7 qualification would be an advantage
•  Engineering work experience +5 years (Compulsory)
•  Relevant experience within manufacturing, retail, automotive or logistics / transportation
•  Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) across various stakeholders
•  PC Literacy: MS office – intermediate to advanced level (Excel)
•  SAP experience will be advantageous
•  Inventory & transport management system experience will be advantageous
•  Own transport and willing to travel - Locally

Behavioral skills required

•  Accurate information gathering and analysis
•  Analytical & strong numeric skills
•  Self-motivated passionate individual
•  Awareness and commitment to our mission
•  Relationship building
•  Motivating and integrating
•  Problem solving
•  Process orientation

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Introduction

• An automotive manufacturing company based in the Eastern Cape is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to manage and lead a team of Artisans & Technicians in the final assembly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Technicians, Artisans and all maintenance activities in
• Develop departmental employees through training, coaching and
• Ensure that all facilities and services installations comply with the Machinery and Occupational Safety
• Analyze breakdowns to establish the root cause and follow through with robust activities to eliminate
• Support Process/Planning departments with new installations and ensure adherence to Assembly
• Compile, evaluate, approve and execute on Maintenance PM and TPM as per the recommendation from the OEM, supplier manuals and operational trends and requirements.
• Supervise and maintain the Quality Management System within the area of responsibility.
• Plan and control the repair of equipment in order to achieve minimal downtime.
• Keep track and improve performance by supporting the sectional
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing plant machinery and equipment, to the latest engineering technology and ensure the availability of all spare parts at all times.
• Closely collaborate with key stakeholders, Maintenance Planner, Engineer, Specialist and Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, HR to leverage key maintenance objectives for Assembly.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• National N Diploma / National Diploma or Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Maintenance within the Automotive Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Robotics, PLC's, Network Systems and applications, Drives, budget control, and optimum (Profibus) control of maintenance attributes
• Ensure optimum running of all equipment in automotive Assembly
• A qualified Artisan with a trade certificate and Supervisory experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of regulations such as General, Driven, Electrical Machinery and the OSH Act.
• Be prepared to undergo and successfully pass the Leadership Assessment.
• Must be computer literate and be prepared to work shifts.
• Have good communication skills and be a strong team
• Be prepared to work shifts ( 3 shift pattern)

Behavioural skills required

• An innovative leader
• Ability to make decisions
• Good communication skills

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Introduction

• A well known multi national engineering and construction project consulting firm provide multi disciplinary project management services in civil and construction sector is looking for a Senior Engineer (Pavement) to join their team.

Purpose of the Role

• deliver discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, drawings and reports etc. The role includes design development, design review, supervision, coordination and design documentation. Guides junior engineers and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete design works.

Key Responsibilities:
Technical Excellence:

• May be required to coordinate small - mid-size project teams of discipline-led engineers.
• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer.
• Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the expertise and identifies discrepancies in results.
• Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
• Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others.
• Participates in and creates an interdisciplinary review of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection).
• Has knowledge of construction costs relating to their specific areas of design.
• Gathers and correlates engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

Prepares technical specifications.

• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision—technical coordination with authorities for approvals.
• Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works.
• Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
• Performs technical quality reviews of design calculations, BIM models and drawings, including documentation in project record by adhering to quality, occupational health and safety and corporate standards.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort/man-hours for projects.
• Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities.  

Mentoring of junior staff. 

Client Relationship Management:

• Begins to build and maintain client relationships. Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.    

Project Management:

• May be required to act as Project Manager on small to medium size discipline-specific projects. 
• Has an excellent understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with  project delivery procedures.
• Should be well versed in the use of Earned Value Management to assess the progress of design against budget.       

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University/Master of Science or Engineering preferred. 
• 8+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification
• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA or relevant professional body

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Introduction

• A well-known international automotive manufacturer in Tshwane, Gauteng is looking for a Technical Trainer to join their team who will educate individuals to understand technology and automation to achieve a particular technological field or trade. Develop technical training programs and facilitates training. Develop skills that will enhance new APPRENTICES & TRADE learners to qualify as Artisans. Technical trainers are extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise and possess solid technical aptitude.

Purpose of the Role

• Plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, validate and report on new launch program staffing and training for vehicle operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the plant launch manager to develop a preliminary training and staffing plan to support Product Cost Studies prior to PA (Staff LPWR organization supports prior to the plant leader being placed).
• Develop a comprehensive training strategy, to ensure workforce is prepared for the upcoming launch.
• Include training for new product and technology related to processes, facility, tooling & equipment.
• Work in coordination with other personnel to implement.
• Ensure Product Specialist Group (PSG) and Tooling and Equipment Group (LSTS) Group Programs are in place to support the launch.
• Support launch management team and staff organizations in developing staffing plans and training budgets for plant launch team
• Communicate roles & responsibilities of the PSGs and LSTS' to OCM, union leadership and area management
• Interface with HR, Union(s), and operations management to implement selection criterion, process, and requirement dates
• Prepare PSGs & LSTS' for their new role in launch by following established PSG & LSTS training programs
• Implement, assess and report all launch training and follow VO & PTO related launch tasks and deliverables (LQOS Tasks 116 & 203 and Plan for Every Person (PFEP), respectively).
• Assist the plant launch manager and the area leaders to develop and implement a robust launch plan and support project management as required.
• Provide process leadership to the plant team through the use of established training
• standards and models.
• Conduct training needs analysis for the new launch programs for vehicle operations by involving all stakeholder affected by the program
• Determine staffing requirements for the new launch program
• Develop recruitment/staffing plan to support new model launch requirements
• Determine new facility and equipment requirements as per new model launch
• Determine new technology requirements for the new model launch
• Develop LPWR Master schedule for the new model launch
• Develop launch training plans for all groups affected by the new model launch
• Develop launch training tracking templates to be utilized to track all launch training activities
• Track, monitor and report on all launch training interventions to all stakeholders
• Plan and prepare static training and facilities to deliver static training for the new model launch
• Schedule FPS training requirements to support new model launch
• Schedule and communicate all training activities for the new model launch to all stakeholders
• Compile training records and reports for the new model launch and report the progress of training to all stakeholders
• Plan, track and monitor dynamic launch training
• Monitor and report on station readiness during the various launch build milestones
• Plan, track, monitor and report versatility training as per LQOS standard
• Attend and participate during the lead plant TT builds events
• Provide support for the follow-up plant training requirements and during TT build events
• Determine training requirements during the launch phases to improve quality of the new model launch
• Evaluate training impact on the business
• Continues update of war rooms with the required LPWR status reports
• Experience in production, engineering and/or maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, union and hourly workforce
• Experience facilitating and coordinating development of comprehensive training plans for manufacturing and/or assembly plants
• Experience leading/directing/coaching manufacturing and maintenance training specialists within the organization
• Experience with project management
• Experience setting up a computerized training tracking system
• Experience in developing and managing a training budget
• Experience selecting/developing training programs and purchasing technical training equipment.
• Experience identifying and establishing required training facilities.
• Experience with integration of technical training within several areas of the organization.
• Experience conducting Best-in-Class Selection Programs for production and skilled employees.
• Ability to effectively utilize basic MS Office software.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• B-tech or Degree in Engineering Field
• 2-3 years’ motor industry or Production experience as a trainer.
• Computer literacy
• Behavioural skills required
• Good Knowledge and understanding of QLS
• Good understanding of FPS and the application thereof
• Sound knowledge of quality procedures and the application thereof
• Well-developed verbal communication skills collaboration skills
• Ability to manage change and conflict
• Ability to Multi-Task
   

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Introduction

• A well known multinational Engineering and Construction projects consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary project management services in Civil & Construction sector is looking for a Associate Engineer (Transport Planning)

Purpose of the Role

• Plan works, provides technical reviews and quality management. Shares technical expertise and experience with others in the company via internal technical communication and presentations. Responsible for the development of high-quality design outputs. Able to do hands-on design.        

Key Responsibilities:
Technical Delivery Management:

• May act as a line manager and should be able to mentor, monitor timekeeping and carry out performance reviews, providing feedback on allocated technical staff. 
• Plays an active role in the technical development of the allocated team.
• Acts in a supporting role to the Team Leader/ Manager/ Associate Director /Director by delegating work and directing less experienced staff to complete assigned projects' technical tasks.
• Able to monitor and track the budget for specific tasks within the project.

Technical Excellence:

• Prepares technical specification sections and completes feasibility studies and is able to add input and value to designs.
• Performs quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings following policies and procedures and serves as Lead Verifier, confirming that the technical approach satisfies the client scope of services and expectations.
• Provides specialised input to studies and design within their specific area of expertise.
• Contributes as an in-house expert on specific technologies or processes.
• Develops solutions to complex and challenging issues using engineering methodologies to define new procedures when needed.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard industry techniques to execute work assignments.
• Identifies and develops new processes that lead to improved efficiency or work quality.
• Engages with project technical teams within a field of expertise to confirm project approach and review deliverables within budget and scope.
• Liaises with authorities to obtain permits and approvals and to discuss technical advances. 
• Resolves technical issues concerning conflicting requirements or complex coordination.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort/man-hours for projects.
• Should support the design team with design tasks and able to do hands-on design when required.
• Supports the design team on technically complex and challenging projects and brings innovation into the design. 
• Assisting with Project Bids.
• Lead Verification

Project Management:

• May be required to act as Project Manager on small to medium size discipline-specific projects. 
• Has an excellent understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with project delivery procedures.
• Should be well versed in the use of Earned Value Management to assess the progress of design against budget.

Client Relationship Management:

• Supports business development and selling initiatives to expand work assignments, including managing client relationships and expectations.
• Assists with proposals and participates in the development of bids and technical write-up for proposals.
• Leads communication with clients to discuss work scope, requests information to support project execution and receives client comments on draft work products.
• Presents to clients, senior leadership, and other project stakeholders to demonstrate progress and clearly explains design principles.

Interdisciplinary Coordination: 

• Responsible to coordinate with the other disciplines to ensure there are no design gaps and provide fully coordinated design deliverables.
• This includes the support of the construction supervision teams.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University/Master of Science / Engineering.
• 12+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification of which 3+ years should be in a supervisory role
• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA or relevant professional body
   

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Job Description

• An international automotive OEM based in PE is looking for a Financial Risk Management Specialist to join their team in Purchasing – Projects & Central Functions Department.    

 Job Description and Responsibilities      

• Initiation, preparation and creation of deep financial analysis for detection of financial stability as basis to award business to a supplier.
• Mitigate or avoid the risk of production stoppages attributable to financially un-stable suppliers through the Preventive and Reactive Supplier Risk Management processes.
• Moderation of meetings with supplier’s cooperation with other departments to clarify questions regarding future financial development of a supplier.
• Monthly reporting of the local suppliers’ calculated financial ratings to Purchasing Management and Europe.
• Consultation as well as collaboration with staff of Risk Management organization of the regions and brands as well as with Reactive Risk Management regarding economical questions in financial critical situations of suppliers.
• Evaluation and consultation with the purchasing department regarding economic questions for suppliers, which are in a financial crisis.
• Prepare and support Purchasing Top Management to calculate the deep rating for financially unstable suppliers and to liaising with internal and/or external stakeholders to create strategies to assist local suppliers and Purchasing to ensure Production is secured.
• Continuous Improvement of the processes for preventive Risk Management as well as the rating methodology for the evaluation of a supplier.
• Record all required statistical data for Management/Departmental reporting in the Risk Management Data Base to track progress against key objectives and identify corrective measures where necessary.
• Preparing, aligning (with WOB & Purchasing Management), recording and evaluating the quarterly and annual “risk recording” for the Purchasing department and presenting the identified risks to the Board of Management.
• Regular interaction and communication with the Purchasing Commodities, Finance, Legal (if required) and Company Group to align Brand and Regional strategies.
• Evaluation and submission of the Quarterly and Annual Risk Ricors for Purchasing.

Education, skills and Experience required

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) or B Com Honours (CTA) graduate with completed Articles.
• 5 years plus Accounting and / or Finance experience, preferably within motor manufacture or related industries.
• Working knowledge of financial risk management.
• Ability to understand financial statements and the impact of underlying accounting polices applied.
• Ability to understand financial structures and in the implication of these structure on performance reporting and statutory reporting.
• Have a basic understanding of the legal position of various financial structures – and how they would interact and relate to each other – and what this means in terms of financial reporting.
• Ability to apply, calculate, understand and analyze various financial ratio – and interpret what they mean for the business.
• Ability to offer suggestions for improvement with justification on the presented facts.
• Ability communicate at all levels – in an open, professional and transparent way – to encourage trust and openness.
• Basic understanding of tax legislation and its impact on the business in terms of the calculation of tax and cash-flow.
• Basic understanding of various forms of structured finance/loan arrangements and the commercial impact/legal framework within which they operate.
• Planning and management skills.
• Computer Literacy is essential (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent Oral and written Communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Presentation skills (creating & presenting to management).
• Ability to manage and balance multiple tasks simultaneously