Vacancies at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Receive and physically inspect returned parts for damage, discrepancies, or non-compliance.
• Verify documentation against system records and RFC requirements.
• Capture return transactions accurately in the ERP system.
• Sort returned parts into categories such as reusable, repairable, or scrap.
• Prepare eligible parts for Ecotrade resale channels.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, and finance teams for credit approvals.
• Ensure adherence to warehouse safety, security, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and productivity at all times.
• Report discrepancies, damages, and process deviations to management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Technical qualification or a comparable qualification.

Skills:

• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Must have the ability to mediate conflict.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• High level communication, interpersonal relations and negotiation skills.
• Must be results and process orientated, be proactive and team orientated.
• Experience: 2-3 years experience in warehouse operations, ideally within the automotive industry.

Closing date: 08 June 2026

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Description

• Research all related technical information from local Design and Prototyping.
• Create & maintain vehicle pre-mark ups per model using sales groups both local and German as needed.
• Verify & release gross requirements for locally procured parts and export to the ESA system timeously.
• Research manufacturing order queries and update the bills of material and specifications accordingl.y
• Liaise with production preparation department for all Bill of Material queries.
• Investigate & introduce Product Direction Committee issues in accordance with company regulations.
• Ensure that the technical information is available, and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders as and when required, to complete and finalise projects.
• Design of prototype parts in 3D models and 2D, using CATIA, AUTOCAD and INVENTOR drawing software.
• Assist in the design and verification of necessary parts.
• Create, maintain and print/distribute vehicle maker’s plate.
• Ensure consideration of cost reduction and appropriate quality, ease of manufacture and fitment.
• Ensure that the MAN NORMS, DIN and ISO specifications are adhered to.
• Investigate material specifications available in RSA versus Europe and utilise accordingly.
• Support the Pre-series process in the roles defined.
• Support departments with technical investigations and solutions.
• Liaise with suppliers to identify mandatory processes to enable efficient and cost saving designs.
• Liaise with After Sales Service to assist with problems in the field.
• Liaise with all necessary stakeholders to ensure that products meet the required MAN standards.
• Discuss with MAN Germany and MN Technical Departments to resolve design or BOM related Problems.
• Liaise with Procurement with technical information for ordering of local content Assist PDC, dealers and branches with technical support and drawings.
• Support the localisation program from an Engineering and BOM perspective.
• Ensure reduction of costs and excess parts.
• Assist with the fulfilment of engineering activities as backup as required.
• Streamline and improve systems to make the department more efficient and reduce costs.
• Plan and document projects in detail for discussions as required.
• Assist in the management of Engineering ISO, budget, and capacity planning.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering.

Skills:

• Problem Solving.
• Skills Encourage.
• Team Work.
• Energetic and change / improvement focused.
• Flexible, active and forward thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.

Experience:

• Experience with IT programming - 1 year.
• Working knowledge of Road transport legislation and vehicle data plating - 1 year.
• Experience with Bills of Materials - 1 year.
• Knowledge of Catia, Inventor & AutoCAD drawing and design software with practical design experience - 1 year.
• Technical experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment - 3 years.

Closing date: 08 June 2026

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Description

• Monitor CKD shipments taking into consideration shovel ware supply, container packing & FIFO rules
• Release on-line production schedule with a 3-day frozen period, monitor & report changes if required
• Create & maintain production schedule for Model mix, FIFO rule, sales requirement & assembly rule
• Provide local material with 3-month rolling volume planning
• Add production sequence to new CKD orders loaded on Production system, report on incomplete CKD kits Chair in monthly co-ordination meeting
• Identify urgent sold units and monitor throughout production process
• Participate and contribute as a member of the Production planning meeting (PPM)
• Advise Sales on critical shortages and delays relating to production and or urgent sold units, edit shipping dates as & when required & communicate to Planning & Material Department Liaise with Material Planners on parts availability
• Process requirements from Sales to customer needs ie:tyres, batteries etc
• Request bill of material GB updates from Engineering as and when required Insert Chassis / Batch and Cover sheet notes on MAGIC relating to customer specification
• Assist with warranty issues regarding VAS information for production and CBU vehicles
• Update Inventory and Production stats for Daily Action Room meeting
• Update weekly PT Circle report, Share with MN monthly Production info
• Update Inventory and Production stats for Daily Action Room meeting
• Share monthly Production info with Operations Manager
• Monitor and update the production figures (PPP) report daily & send to Germany Update and report of movements in and out of yard in Pinetown daily

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Production Planning, Industrial Engineering or Supply-chain management

Skills:

• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills
• Analytical and strategic skills to identify problems thereafter solve them
• Advanced EXCEL is a prerequisite
• Reliable, performance oriented and self-motivated
• Production Planning Skills
• Encourage Teamwork
• Flexible, active and forward-thinking

Experience:

• 3 years technical experience in an Assembly/Manufacturing environment

Closing Date: 09 June 2026