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About the Role

• Reporting to the Head of HR and Operations, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical competency across Operations, Maintenance and Quality.
• You will establish machine-specific technical standards, develop SOPs and training material, provide practical on-the-job training and coaching, assess employee competence and ensure identified technical skills gaps are addressed.
• The role will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality to ensure employees can safely and effectively operate equipment, maintain equipment-care standards and consistently achieve required product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical knowledge and practical competency requirements for critical converting machines and roles.
• Develop structured, machine-specific technical training.
• Deliver practical on-the-job training and coaching on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop theoretical and practical technical assessments.
• Assess employees against defined competency standards and formally sign off competence.
• Identify competency gaps and coordinate retraining, coaching and reassessment.
• Develop and maintain technical skills matrices by machine, employee and shift.
• Drive multi-skilling and reduce dependency on individual technical experts.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer from experienced operators, artisans, Engineering, Quality and OEMs.
• Develop and maintain machine-specific SOPs, technical standards, training material and assessments.
• Ensure technical documentation covers machine operation, safety, start-up, shutdown, changeovers, set-up, centre lining and critical operating parameters.
• Build operator capability in troubleshooting and structured problem solving.
• Develop employee understanding of OEE, availability, performance and quality.
• Improve operator capability relating to waste, yield, speed losses and minor stops.
• Support root-cause analysis and loss-elimination activities.
• Embed 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Develop operator capability in equipment inspection, basic equipment care and autonomous maintenance.
• Build capability in first-line fault identification and correct technical escalation.
• Use recurring breakdowns and equipment failures to identify technical competency gaps.
• Develop operator understanding of product specifications and critical quality requirements.
• Build capability in conducting in-process quality checks and identifying defects.
• Ensure employees understand how machine settings and process conditions affect finished-product quality.
• Use complaints, non-conformances, rejects, rework and recurring quality failures to strengthen technical standards and training.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical/Process Engineering or a related manufacturing discipline; or
• Recognised trade qualification such as Millwright, Fitter, Electrician or Instrumentation Technician, supported by strong manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 8 years' practical technical or operational manufacturing experience.
• Assessor SETA accredited; a moderator accreditation would be an advantage.
• Significant hands-on experience within paper/tissue converting operations.
• Strong technical understanding of converting machinery, processes, maintenance and quality.
• Demonstrated experience in machine operation, set-up, optimisation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to practically transfer technical knowledge to employees.
• Ability to develop technical assessments and evaluate employee competence.
• Strong understanding of how machine settings, equipment condition, maintenance practices and raw-material characteristics affect quality, waste, reliability, speed and output.

Highly Advantageous Experience

• Experience across multiple high-speed tissue converting technologies.
• Previous experience as a Senior Operator, Technical Specialist, Process professional, Production professional, Engineering professional or Maintenance professional.
• Exposure to tissue mill operations and parent-reel quality.
• Understanding of tissue characteristics including GSM, moisture, strength, bulk, stretch and reel quality.
• Practical experience with LEAN, TPM, WCM or similar operational excellence systems.
• Experience working with OEMs on equipment commissioning, optimisation or troubleshooting.
• This role would particularly suit an experienced tissue converting professional who has developed deep technical knowledge through hands-on manufacturing experience and now wants to use that expertise to build capability across an operational team.
• Formal training experience is not essential. What matters is your ability to understand the equipment, troubleshoot technical problems, establish clear operating standards and ensure employees can demonstrate competence in practice.

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About the Role

• We are looking for a qualified Electrician to join the Maintenance team within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, inspection and testing of electrical systems and equipment across manufacturing, utilities, laboratories, warehousing and facility infrastructure.
• The role requires a hands-on artisan who can ensure the safe, reliable and compliant operation of electrical distribution systems, motor control centres, electrical panels, drives, instrumentation, HVAC electrical systems, generators, compressors, purified water systems and other critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems Maintenance

• Operate, inspect and maintain electrical infrastructure, switchgear, MCCs, motors, drives and control panels.
• Conduct routine electrical inspections and monitor equipment condition.
• Maintain accurate operational and maintenance records.
• Perform electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Maintain electrical distribution and control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, instrumentation and control systems.

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute preventative and predictive maintenance according to approved schedules.
• Inspect electrical equipment and identify deterioration or potential failures.
• Replace worn or defective electrical components.
• Maintain equipment in a safe, reliable and operational condition.
• Update maintenance documentation and records following completed work.

Breakdown Maintenance & Repairs

• Respond to electrical and equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and perform appropriate repairs.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring or significant failures.
• Implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Minimise equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Support production requirements and shift patterns where required.

Utilities & Facility Infrastructure

• Maintain electrical systems associated with HVAC systems and chillers.
• Support compressors and compressed-air systems.
• Maintain electrical components associated with purified water and water-treatment systems.
• Maintain generators, UPS and emergency power systems.
• Support electrical systems across manufacturing and facility infrastructure.

Compliance, GMP & Quality

• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, SOPs and engineering standards.
• Work in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support calibration and validation activities where required.
• Complete maintenance and engineering documentation accurately.
• Support regulatory and quality audits.
• Ensure equipment remains in an appropriate operational and validated state.

Spare Parts & Asset Management

• Assist with the management of critical electrical spare parts.
• Ensure the correct use and care of tools and equipment.
• Identify and recommend stock replenishment requirements.
• Support effective equipment and asset-management practices.

Energy & Cost Optimisation

• Monitor utility consumption and operating efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
• Assist with reducing utility losses and wastage.
• Support sustainability and cost-reduction initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in maintenance and engineering continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Recommend appropriate equipment upgrades and technical improvements.
• Support engineering projects.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and qualification of new equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• N4 Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Trade Test Certificate – Electrician.
• Minimum 3–5 years' relevant electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical installations and distribution systems.
• Experience with motors, drives, starters and MCCs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Highly Advantageous

• N5 or N6 Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Wireman's Licence.
• PLC training and hands-on PLC/HMI experience.
• GMP training.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, FMCG, food or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in GMP-regulated facilities.
• Experience with calibration and validation support.
• HVAC electrical controls.
• Instrumentation and control systems.
• Generators and UPS systems.
• Compressed-air systems.
• Purified water and water-treatment systems.
• CMMS experience.
• Root Cause Analysis and CAPA experience.
• Commissioning and qualification experience.

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About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Officer to provide comprehensive Human Resources support within a fast-paced operational environment.
• The successful candidate will partner with business leaders and employees to deliver Human Capital solutions that support organisational objectives, operational excellence, employee engagement, workforce effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• The role covers the full HR generalist function, with particular focus on employee and labour relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, employment equity, performance management, organisational development, change management, Human Capital reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Coordinate recruitment, placement, selection and recruitment administration activities.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with relevant policies and procedures.
• Screen applications and support candidate selection processes.
• Participate in interviews and advise line management on selection criteria and interviewing practices.
• Communicate conditions of service to successful candidates.
• Partner with management to identify current and future workforce requirements.
• Support recruitment and selection for critical and strategic positions.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with Employment Equity requirements and organisational objectives.
• Monitor vacancies, recruitment costs and relevant recruitment metrics.
• Conduct audits to assess recruitment practices against policies, procedures and legislation.

Employment Equity & Transformation

• Support implementation of Employment Equity and transformation action plans.
• Assist with achieving agreed Employment Equity targets.
• Support the effective functioning of Employment Equity structures.
• Monitor Employment Equity plan deliverables and action plans.
• Ensure alignment between recruitment and Employment Equity strategies.
• Support statutory Employment Equity reporting requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Employment Equity legislation.

Employee & Labour Relations

• Advise managers on disciplinary matters, grievances and misconduct investigations.
• Provide guidance on incapacity and poor-performance processes.
• Support CCMA, Bargaining Council and Labour Court matters where required.
• Ensure consistent application of labour legislation, company policies and collective agreements.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote positive employee relations.
• Assist with union consultations and engagements.
• Support organisational change and restructuring processes from an employee-relations perspective.

Performance Management

• Drive performance-management processes across assigned business areas.
• Coach managers on performance goal setting and performance reviews.
• Support employee development planning.
• Monitor performance-management compliance and effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of performance improvement plans.

Organisational Development & Change Management

• Support organisational restructuring, transformation and change initiatives.
• Conduct impact assessments and assist with change-management plans.
• Facilitate communication and stakeholder engagement during organisational change.
• Support leadership-development and capability-building programmes.
• Assist management in implementing organisational-development initiatives.

Human Capital Reporting & Analytics

• Support the Human Capital Manager with workforce and headcount planning.
• Ensure new appointments, terminations and employee status changes are processed accurately.
• Maintain accurate employee files and records.
• Assist employees with HR queries and payroll-related matters.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Human Capital reports.
• Monitor and analyse key people metrics.
• Provide meaningful Human Capital insights to management.
• Monitor metrics relating to headcount, employee turnover, performance management, succession planning and employee development.

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure Human Capital practices comply with applicable legislation, policies and organisational standards.
• Conduct Human Capital audits and compliance reviews.
• Maintain transparent and consistent Human Capital processes.
• Identify Human Capital risks and support the implementation of mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate employee records and reports.
• Support restructuring processes and the development of appropriate business cases with line management.
• Drive continuous improvement across Human Capital processes and practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years' Human Resources generalist experience.
• Strong employee and labour relations experience.
• Experience handling disciplinary processes, grievances and performance-management matters.
• Knowledge of South African employment and labour legislation.
• Experience with talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Experience with Employment Equity and transformation requirements.
• Experience supporting organisational development and change-management initiatives.
• Experience with Human Capital reporting and employee administration.
• Strong stakeholder-management and advisory skills.

Highly Advantageous

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related discipline.
• Experience within a unionised environment.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, logistics or another industrial environment.
• Experience supporting CCMA and Bargaining Council matters.
• Experience with organisational restructuring and transformation initiatives.
• Experience working closely with operational and line management teams.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced HR generalist who is comfortable operating in a hands-on, operational environment and partnering closely with line management and employees.
• You should have solid labour relations knowledge, confidence handling employee relations matters and the ability to balance day-to-day Human Capital administration with broader responsibilities across recruitment, Employment Equity, performance management, workforce planning, organisational development and change.
• Experience within a unionised manufacturing, pharmaceutical, FMCG, logistics or industrial environment would be particularly advantageous.

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About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced SHE Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Safety, Health and Environment function within a manufacturing environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental and occupational health legislation, company standards, GMP requirements and industry best practices.
• This role will drive the development and continuous improvement of the SHE Management System, promote a proactive safety culture, reduce workplace and environmental risks, ensure audit readiness and integrate SHE requirements into day-to-day business operations.

Key Responsibilities
SHE Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement the site SHE strategy.
• Establish SHE objectives, targets and performance measures.
• Monitor and report on SHE performance.
• Lead SHE committees and management reviews.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve the SHE Management System.
• Promote a proactive culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, COIDA, GMP requirements and company standards.
• Manage regulatory inspections and audits.
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure applicable permits, licences and statutory requirements remain current.

Risk Management & Incident Prevention

• Lead workplace risk assessments and hazard identification processes.
• Identify and manage occupational health, safety and environmental risks.
• Drive behavioural safety programmes and preventative initiatives.
• Develop and implement appropriate risk-control measures.
• Monitor SHE risks and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses and environmental events.
• Conduct root cause analyses.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor corrective actions to ensure effective close-out and prevention of recurrence.

Occupational Health & Employee Wellness

• Manage occupational health and medical surveillance programmes.
• Oversee employee wellness initiatives.
• Manage COIDA and Injury on Duty (IOD) administration.
• Coordinate return-to-work programmes.
• Ensure occupational health requirements are effectively integrated into workplace operations.

Environmental Management & Sustainability

• Manage environmental compliance and performance.
• Monitor waste management and environmental impacts.
• Oversee emissions, water and energy initiatives.
• Ensure environmental permits and licences remain compliant and up to date.
• Drive initiatives supporting sustainable business operations.

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

• Develop and manage emergency response plans.
• Coordinate evacuation drills and emergency preparedness activities.
• Manage crisis response plans.
• Oversee fire prevention programmes.
• Support business continuity requirements from a SHE perspective.

SHE Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver SHE training and awareness programmes.
• Ensure employees understand relevant SHE responsibilities and procedures.
• Ensure legal appointments and competency requirements remain current.
• Promote continuous SHE awareness throughout the operation.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach and develop the SHE team.
• Establish clear objectives and performance standards.
• Develop appropriate development plans for team members.
• Drive high levels of performance and service delivery.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management or a related field.
• Registration with Saiosh (South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) or an equivalent professional body.
• Minimum 8–10 years' SHE experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or pharmaceutical environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a SHE management role.
• Proven experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience with occupational health programmes and environmental compliance.
• Experience managing regulatory inspections and audits.
• Strong understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience with contractor and chemical safety management.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Key Knowledge & Competencies

• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Environmental Management legislation.
• COIDA and IOD administration.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Risk assessment methodologies.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Chemical safety management.
• Contractor safety management.
• Emergency preparedness and business continuity.
• GMP and pharmaceutical compliance.
• Audit and inspection management.
• Occupational health and employee wellness.
• Performance reporting and SHE analytics.
• Budget management.
• Leadership and people management.
• Regulatory compliance and governance.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced SHE leader with a strong background in manufacturing, FMCG or pharmaceutical operations. You should be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on operational levels, engaging with employees and management while ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
• You will be expected to drive a proactive SHE culture, lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure that safety, occupational health and environmental requirements are embedded throughout the operation.