Key Performance Areas
Job Requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) – Systems & Compliance.
- Implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and ASME requirements.
- Control quality procedures, inspection plans (ITPs), and quality documentation.
- Ensure document control, record integrity, and audit readiness.
- Monitor and enforce corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Quality Control & Inspection
- Oversee inspection activities across incoming, in-process, and final stages.
- Verify compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Review inspection results and ensure proper release or rejection of products.
- Ensure calibration control of measuring and testing equipment.
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow-up actions
Welding Quality Verification (Non-Technical Oversight).
- Verify compliance of welding activities with approved documentation and standards.
- Ensure availability and correct application of WPS, PQR, and WPQ (controlled by Welding Engineer).
- Monitor welding quality performance trends (defects, repairs, rejection rates).
- Ensure weld traceability, inspection coverage, and NDT completion.
- Coordinate with Welding Engineer and third-party inspectors during audits
Documentation & Traceability Control
- Ensure full traceability of materials, welds, and manufactured components.
- Review material certificates (MTCs) for compliance.
- Ensure completeness of Manufacturing Data Books / Quality Dossiers.
- Maintain quality records required for ASME and customer handover
Audit & Compliance Management
- Plan and conduct internal quality audits.
- Support external audits (customer, certification bodies, ASME Authorized Inspection).
- Track audit findings and ensure timely closure.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 3834 and ASME.
Supplier & Customer Quality
- Monitor supplier quality performance and incoming inspection results.
- Manage supplier NCRs and corrective actions.
- Support customer complaints investigation and resolution.
- Act as quality interface for customer inspections and audits.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyse quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Drive reduction of scrap, rework, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
- Support Lean initiatives within production processes.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving activities.
Monthly Quality Reports
- Quality Performance Report – Overall KPIs (FPY, defect rates, rework, scrap, COPQ)
- Non-Conformance & CAPA Report – NCR trends, root causes, corrective action effectiveness
- Inspection & Testing Report – Summary of inspections, NDT outcomes, and ITP compliance
- Audit & Compliance Report – Internal/external audit results and closure status
- Material Traceability & Documentation Report – MTC compliance, traceability, Data Book status
- Supplier Quality Report – Supplier performance and incoming quality trends
- Customer Quality Report – Complaints, feedback, and resolution status
- Continuous Improvement Report – Quality improvement initiatives and measurable impact
- Welding Quality Oversight Report – High-level summary of welding quality performance (based on data from Welding Engineer), including defects, repair rates, and compliance status
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- NCR closure rate and turnaround time
- Audit findings and closure effectiveness
- Defect/rework rates
- Documentation and Data Book accuracy
- Customer complaint resolution time
- Compliance to ISO 9001 / ISO 3834 / ASME requirements
Safety
- Comply with Necsa's health and safety requirements
- BBS observations and safety incidents.
- Promote a Nuclear Safety Culture within NECSA group
- Contribute to improvement or streamlined world class safety systems
Requirements
Key Knowledge & Skills:
- Working knowledge of scheduling, QCPs
- Computer skills – Excel, Word
- Knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, quoting and legal implications
- Interpretation of technical drawings
- Determining quality improvement factors
- Implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products and production equipment
- Making sure processes adhere to quality standards
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
- Time & Self-Management
- Drive (Results Orientation)
- Assertiveness
- Excellence / Quality Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service Orientation
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safety Orientation
Minimum Qualifications:
- BSc/BTech/BEng Degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering
- General computer literate to at least intermediate level (Windows, MS Project, MS Word and Excel)
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 5 years in Quality Engineering operations
- Experience in mechanical Fabrication Ability to develop QCP’s, understanding the manufacturing codes and quality management systems. Must be able to communicate well internally and with customers and be highly organized and able to plan for him/herself.
- Ensuring processes adhere to quality standards
- Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data
- Working in accordance with deadlines for delivery of products
Closing date: 20 August 2026
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Job Purpose
- To optimise complex manufacturing processes, systems, and operations by applying industrial engineering principles, lean manufacturing methodologies, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- The role is responsible for improving efficiency, productivity, and quality while reducing operational costs and waste.
- The incumbent will design production layouts, analyse workflows, implement best manufacturing practices, and develop robust planning and capacity systems.
- Additionally, the role will lead project coordination activities and guide planning and operations teams to achieve operational excellence
Key Performance Areas
Job Requirements
Industrial Engineering & Process Optimisation
- Analyse, redesign, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and systems
- Conduct time studies, method studies, and work measurement analysis
- Perform line balancing and throughput optimisation
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvement solutions
Data Analysis, Simulation & Modelling
- Utilise simulation software to model and optimise production systems
- Apply statistical methods and mathematical models to analyse operational data
- Simulate process changes and predict operational outcomes before implementation
- Develop data-driven insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Build analytical models for capacity planning, workflow optimisation, and efficiency improvement
- Use advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for performance reporting and dashboards
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Lead the development and execution of an integrated Operational Excellence framework combining Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
- Drive end-to-end waste elimination across all manufacturing processes by applying Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED, Kanban, and standardised work.
- Identify, analyse, and eliminate inefficiencies in processes, equipment, workflows, and resource utilisation to improve productivity, quality, and flow.
- Facilitate structured continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional improvement projects.
- Establish and sustain a culture of continuous improvement across production, planning, engineering, and support functions.
- Lead TPM implementation to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Drive the implementation of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance systems in collaboration with maintenance and production teams.
- Reduce breakdowns, defects, minor stops, and chronic equipment losses through data-driven reliability improvement initiatives.
- Integrate Lean, CI, and TPM activities into a unified improvement roadmap aligned with business objectives and cost reduction targets.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, downtime, cycle time, scrap rates, and process efficiency improvements.
- Ensure sustainability of improvements through standardisation, visual management, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Facility Layout & Industrial Design
- Design efficient workstation layouts and production flow systems
- Optimise material handling systems and internal logistics flow
- Develop warehouse layouts and storage optimisation systems
- Improve space utilisation and ergonomic workstation design
- Ensure layouts support lean flow and reduced handling waste
Planning, Capacity & Production System
- Develop and implement production planning and capacity modelling systems
- Analyse demand vs capacity and recommend optimisation strategies
- Improve scheduling accuracy and production sequencing
- Support S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes
- Ensure alignment between planning systems and operational capability
Cost Engineering, Estimation & Analysis
- Develop cost estimation tools, models, and systems for manufacturing processes
- Support cost engineers and cost estimators with engineering inputs
- Estimate production costs for processes, products, and projects
- Evaluate operational efficiency and cost drivers
- Analyse variances between estimated and actual production costs.
Cost Reporting & Management Support
- Prepare detailed cost analysis and operational performance reports
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management
- Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights
- Track cost-saving initiatives and report ROI of improvement projects
- Develop dashboards for cost, efficiency, and productivity monitoring
Project Co-ordination & Execution
- Support the coordination and execution of cross-functional engineering and optimisation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives.
- Develop and implement a Performance Measurement System (PMS) to track project effectiveness, operational efficiency, and improvement outcomes.
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress, performance trends, and overall impact.
- Provide ongoing performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making by management and stakeholders.
- Identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities, and support corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery.
- Drive training and coaching initiatives to build capability in performance measurement, project execution, and continuous improvement practices across teams.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor operations and planning teams
- Provide technical guidance on optimisation methodologies
- Develop team capability in Lean, data analysis, and process improvement
- Promote accountability and performance-driven culture
Cost Reduction & Operational Excellence
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations
- Reduce waste, scrap, rework, and inefficiencies
- Improve labour, machine, and material utilisation
- Benchmark and implement best manufacturing practices
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing standards
- Support internal audits and continuous improvement audits
- Comply with Necsa’s Health and Safety requirements
- BBS observations and Safety incidents.
- Promote a Nuclear Safety Culture within NECSA group
- Contribute to improvement or streamlined world class Safety Systems
- Implement best-in-class industrial engineering practices
Requirements
Key Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, quoting and legal implications
- Interpretation of technical drawings
- An ability to understand and assess technical problems, enabling you to
- generate solutions through application of process knowledge, experimental trials
- and process development.
- The ability to identify and develop leads during technical conversations and to
- generate ideas for internal/external/collaborative development projects.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills applicable to scoping, launch and delivery of projects to time, cost and quality targets.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
- Time & Self-Management
- Drive (Results Orientation)
- Assertiveness
- Excellence / Quality Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service Orientation
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safety Orientation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Industrial Engineering OR Operations Management.
- General computer literate to at least intermediate level (Windows, MS Project, MS Word and Excel)
Minimum Experience
- 10 years in manufacturing/ industrial engineering environment
- Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, CI implementation
- Minimum 5-7 years in fabrication environment (advantageous)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Documentation and organization skills
Closing date: 20 August 2026
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Key Performance Areas
Job Requirements
Project Planning & Initiation.
- Support the definition of project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements
- Coordinate feasibility studies, site assessments, and pre-project evaluations
- Assist in business case preparation and project approval documentation
- Establish project governance structures and communication plans
- Develop project documentations e.g. BOM, QCP etc. and maintain Project File.
- Request of quotations for material, Items and / or services.Placement of orders on the Necsa workflow system
Project Execution Coordination
- Coordinate all project activities across engineering, production, procurement, and contractors
- Ensure alignment of project execution with approved plans, scope, and budget
- Schedule and facilitate project meetings, progress reviews, and site coordination sessions
- Track deliverables against project milestones and escalate deviations timeously
- Manage project documentation and version control
Stakeholder Management.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal departments and external suppliers/contractors
- Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders
- Ensure clear alignment between engineering design, production requirements, and operational readiness
- Coordinate approvals, sign-offs, and decision-making processes
Monitoring, Control & Reporting
- Monitor project progress against scope, cost, quality, and schedule baselines
- Maintain project dashboards, status reports, and KPI tracking systems
- Identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
- Support project audits and compliance checks
- Ensure adherence to project governance standards and procedures
Procurement & Resource Coordination
- Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and services for projects
- Track delivery timelines and supplier performance
- Ensure availability of resources (labour, equipment, contractors) as per project plan
- Liaise with supply chain to prevent delays and shortages
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all project activities comply with safety regulations and company standards
- Support risk assessments and method statements for project execution
- Coordinate quality inspections and acceptance testing
- Ensure compliance with ISO, ASME, engineering, and manufacturing standards
Project Closure
- Ensure successful handover of completed projects to operations/production teams
- Verify completion of all outstanding deliverables and actions
- Compile project close-out reports, lessons learned, and final documentation
- Declaring invoices and IWO’s for payment
- Ensure financial and contractual project closure
Continuous Improvement
- Identify process inefficiencies in project execution and recommend improvements
- Support implementation of project management best practices and tools
- Contribute to standardisation of project coordination processes across manufacturing
Safety
- Comply with Necsa's health and safety requirements and lead by example and attitude.
- BBS observations and safety incidents.
- Promote a Nuclear Safety Culture within AM
- Attend Quality/Safety training / awareness sessions and on-the-job training as scheduled.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Percentage of projects delivered on time
- Projects completed within approved budget
- Adherence to project scope and change control discipline
- Reduction in project delays and rework
- Stakeholder satisfaction ratings
- Successful commissioning and handover rate
- Accuracy and timeliness of project reporting
Requirements
- Key Knowledge & Skills:Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and document control requirements Knowledge of Necsa SHEQ requirements Knowledge of access requirements Systems knowledge's Solomono SharePoint Project register Necsa Information Control Understanding of financial processes, i.e. Procurement process, creditors, debtors, etc.:Knowledge of MS Office
- Technical and Behavioral Competencies Problem Solving Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail Time & Self-Management Drive (Results Orientation)Assertiveness Excellence / Quality Orientation Relationship Building Customer Service Orientation Communication Teamwork Safety Orientation Telephone etiquette
Minimum Qualifications:
- Artisan (machining/boiler making/welding)/ Grade 12 with relevant trade seal Preferably Tertiary Technical OR
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma in Operations Management General computer literate to at least intermediate level (Windows, MS Project, MS Word and Excel)
- Minimum Experience Minimum 3-5 Years in technical operations experience in Manufacturing or Fabrication activities
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