Openings at Novus Holdings Ltd

Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Responsible for efficient workflow planning and throughput to enable meeting deadlines and set targets.
• Ensure quality monitoring, control systems, measurements and procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of machinery to ensure high productivity, minimum downtime and proper management thereof.
• Capture the production plan on MIS production system.
• Prepare management reports.
• Communicate production plans with staff in daily production meetings.
• Update production plan after hours if clients' make changes.

Educational Requirements    

• Grade 12 Certificate or equavalent.
• Production Management qualification would be advantageous

Experience Requirements    

• 3-5 years production planning experience in a printing environment
• Knowledge of all aspects of print production flow and different printing papers would be advantageous

Skills and Competencies    

• Knowledge of press production layouts.
• Computer literate and have strong administrative skills.
• Ability to plan and organize under stressful working conditions.
• Exceptional aptitude for problem solving.
• Must be able to think technically or be technically inclined.
• Able to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Sound communication skills

Deadline:7th November,2025

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Job Description    

• The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the technical team and scheduling of all planned and unplanned maintenance on plant equipment and machinery. The scope and requirements of this position requires that incumbent is expected to function on a senior level and be focused on preventative maintenance and minimal technical downtime on equipment

Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Ensuring the implementation of and compliance to the OHS Act and Novus Holdings Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Preventative maintenance through coordination of day to day planning of maintenance
• Supervising all technical staff to ensure daily targets and deadlines are met Implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives, with a view to increase productivity and reduce cost, providing leadership through displaying company aligned values and behaviours.
• Scheduling of planned and unplanned maintenance
• Ensuring availability of equipment and overseeing the maintenance of equipment
• Monthly technical reports to OPS Manager, overseeing workshop staff admin
• All legally required GMR2 functions in terms of safety for all equipment, machinery and buildings

Educational Requirements    

• The successful candidate will have a relevant National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• The completion of a relevant trade test will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements    

• 4 - 6 years technical experience in a fast-paced production or FMCG environment Experience in a printing environment will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent planning, coordination and time management skills Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to apply expertise and knowledge
• Critical thinking ability Action orientated and able to multi-task
• Knowledge of management information systems and relevant Microsoft Office packages, including MS Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint and MS Office

Deadline:14th November,2025