Vacancies at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Minimum Requirements:

• At least an applicable post-graduate University degree or similar.
• 5 years' experience in telecommunications industry.
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, etc).
• Must be efficient on Visio/CAD similar programs to do engineering designs.
• Must have the ability to compile and present complex costing spreadsheets / models in MS Excel.
• Must have the ability to compile and present advanced MS Power Point presentations to any level of seniority.
• Supervisory / Managerial skills.
• Excellent understanding of satellite and microwave telecommunication technologies with a proven track record and
• references.
• Knowledge of the Africa telecommunications market and respective main role players.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design customer solutions addressing customer requirements, including detailed low-level and or high-level designs.
• Participate in the verification, testing or the like of OEM products and or services offered to the market, or is being considered.
• Participate in researching suitable OEM products and or services that can address customer requirements. Participate in Supplier discussions to determine suitable solutions, costing models, total cost to the company or the like.
• Participate in conducting / calculating total project / solution cost to the company considering / subject to product / solution scope of work and or customer requirements.
• Participate in fault finding, route cause analysis (RCA), diagnostic testing or the like as and when required.
• Participate in ensuring that customer services are rendered in accordance with contracted or otherwise pre-determined obligations and commitments, including but not limited to that rendered from the company Network Operations Centre (NOC) and relevant Gateways Earth Stations (GES).
• Participate in the compilation and presentation of relevant internal and or customer reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as and when required, such as for example, service quality, process, product quality, or the like subject to the scope requirements.

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All Buying and Procurement functions for a manufacturing business.

• Minimum 3 years local and international buying experience within a Manufacturing Company.
• Local and International Buying
• Ensure entire order is delivered as per P/O
• Ensure correct documentation has been received
• Ensure quality and pricing have been checked for acceptable standards and competitiveness
• Expedite and follow up with suppliers to schedule deliveries, resolve material, value discrepancy, and outstanding and overdue delivery of orders, warranty claims, repairs and damage, and return of materials
• Sourcing of new materials and alternatives to current products, in order to mitigate supply challenges
• Maintain supplier price list folder monthly
• Complete credit applications for new supplier accounts

General

• Price negotiation with entire supply chain
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Sourcing & provision of costings of ad-hoc goods, materials, components or services
• Inventory analysis
• Excel based MRP monthly
• Update of monthly general pricing of products for sales department
• Forward planning on procurement (local & cross border)
• Monthly stock take participation for all departments
• Assist management with special projects on occasion
• Halaal & Kosher Management
• FSSC supplier compliance
• FSSC Team member (document attached)
• Any reasonable Ad-Hoc requirement from the line-manager and/or senior management

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Main Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science/engineering, information systems or related fields. A National Diploma will not be sufficient.
• At least five years' experience in database administration/architecture or related infrastructure.

Additional requirements

• Configuration, creation and management of a large number of database environments.
• Experience with cloud services.
• At least 2 years of experience (in addition to the minimum required experience) in configuring and managing High Availability solutions.
• Understanding of middle tier technologies
• Experience in leading projects to implement new or changed database solutions, particularly in the ERP domain
• Experience with integration of various systems in the production and and non-production space
• Strong performance tuning skills
• Weblogic, Workflow, Apache, Discoverer, Data warehouse and APEX
• Knowledge of and competence in the provision of ICT database services including:
• Specialist knowledge of the programming, implementation, configuration, support and maintenance of databases and associated architectures / infrastructures.
• Knowledge on networking, data centre design & infrastructure, database management and information security.
• In-depth technical knowledge of database solutions, engineering, and integration.
• Advanced database troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to design database systems and solutions.
• Thorough understanding of ICT best practices.
• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of backup and restore procedures, methods, tools and policies.
• Familiarity with multiple databases, ETL tools, web applications and/or multiple programming languages.
• Ability to execute projects in compliance with sound project management methodology.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to gathering and analysing information, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions that make sense based on available information.
• Experience with database and ecosystem technologies such as Linux, Shell Scripts, MSSQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, and Querying tools.
• Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools

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Minimum Requirements

• N4 Mechanical engineering or equivalent and above
• 5 years manufacturing experience.
• 1 year QC experience.
• Use of measuring equipment (micrometer, vernier, shadow graphs, etc.)
• Use of CMM and smart scope camera systems – Advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out first off/ intermediate inspection checks on submitted work.
• Carrying out material clearance prior to issue to the shop floor.
• Ensuring that final inspection is carried out in accordance with relevant work instructions.
• Raising internal reject notes when non-conforming products is identified.
• Require working in other areas of scope of work as stipulated by the team leader from time to time.
• Authority to reject non-conforming items awaiting management decision on rework/scrap.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• A master’s degree is a plus.
• Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) is a plus. 

Experience:

• Proven experience in procurement specifically Project Procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior procurement role within an EPC Projects business.
• Exposure to the Engineering Industry.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes. 

Knowledge required:

• In- depth knowledge of procurement best practices, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of procurement administration and coordination of procurement documentation.
• Engineering industry knowledge.
• Aptitude in prioritizing tasks and working with numbers.
• General knowledge of projects, contracts and office administration.
• Project procurement skills and knowledge.
• Creation & filing of purchase requisitions & orders via electronic media.
• Knowledge of finance & commercial terms i.e. transport INCO terms, budgets, cost codes, contract terms & conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office software & in particular Excel & Word.
• Microsoft Dynamics (MSD) ERP software knowledge. 

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain vendor relationship.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ethical procurement practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, and efficiency.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs. 
Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers and contractors. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favourable terms. Maintain positive relationship with vendors. 

Compliance

• Ensure all procurement adhere to relevant laws, regulations and organisational policies.

Monitor and update procurement procedures as needed.
Cost control

• Monitor and control procurement budgets. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to reduce procurement expenses.

Sourcing

• Source and procure a wide range of goods and services including raw materials, equipment and services while maintaining quality and reliability.
   

Inventory management

• Oversee inventory levels, ensuring an adequate supply necessary materials while minimizing excess stock. 

Team leadership

• Supervise and provide guidance to the procurement team. Foster a positive and productive work environment.

Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with quality control and assurance team to ensure procured products and services meet established quality standards.

Data analysis

• Analyse procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement. Use data to make informed procurement decisions. 

Reporting

• Prepare and present reports to management, summarising procurement activities, savings, and performance metrics.

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Minimum Requirements

• BTech/ BSc/ BEng in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3 years' experience in a maintenance function in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintenance planning
• Experience in lean implementation in maintenance.
• Experience in the automotive sector 
• ERP System knowledge e.g., Syspro or SAP
• Knowledge on QMS % EMS procedures and SA safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system in line with company Production System, ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• In charge of the metrology and maintenance teams and is responsible to supervise all their activities.
• Create planned maintenance schedules for the maintenance team leader to implement.
• Avail oneself for shutdown work when required.
• Communicate with other departments in order to ensure adherence to the machine requirements.
• Planning and organizing spares for maintenance assets.
• Responsible for all new machine commissioning and plant start-ups as well as decommissioning.
• Create and maintain maintenance dashboards.
• Develop work instructions and standard operating procedures for safe maintenance and testing all plant equipment.
• Responsible for data and documentation for the purpose of analysis and systems improvement.
• Participate in daily meetings. Highlight/ feedback issues related to potential disturbances for the day and week.
• Disciplines issues of absenteeism, timing, leave planning etc.
• Identify the training needs of the team members and actions required to impart the training.
• Maintain a prosper asset register for the whole plant and ensure replacement plans are communicated in time.
• Ensure all plant equipment are properly tagged for identifiability.
• Recommend maintenance intervals and prepare plans thereof.
• Ensure 5s is lived in calibration and maintenance workshop.
• Ensure tool service and calibration plans for all production and measurement equipment are developed and adhered to.
• Prepare and annual calibration and maintenance budget for approval by superior.
• Recommends tools for repair or condemnation and raise purchase orders.
• Together with Process Engineers, support ME and maintenance Manager in developing Capital budgets for the plant.
• Be a champion for plant equipment safety.
• To ensure that equipment, jigs, fixtures, tools, material handling equipment and lifting gear conform to Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) specifications.
• To appoint contractors for jobs that cannot be done in-house and supervise them to ensure safe and quality completion thereof.
• Lead machine breakdown root cause analysis.
• Support Real Estate function in ensuring company's site facilities is maintained in good working order.
• Perform related duties as required.

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Requirements:

• Microsoft word, excel and Power point
• 1-2 Years experience in document control management systems.
• Sharepoint experience is essential.
• Paper trail system knowledge would be an added advantage
• Candidate must have quality control knowledge, data capturing and Quality assurance
• Document control or related qualification will be an advantage
• Candidate must be independent individual and be able to also work in a team
• Must pay attention to detail

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Qualifications

• Relevant Trade Qualification - Red Seal Boiler Maker/Welder.
• SAIW Level II Welding and Fabrication Inspector.
• NDE (MPI & LPT) Qualifications (advantageous).
• ISO 9001 QMS Knowledge and Experience. 

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with construction and engineering equipment manufacturing
• Minimum 5 Years of experience working on construction sites. 

Knowledge required:

• Quality Control and Fabrication experience on a vast array of engineering and Process Plant equipment.
• Have a sound knowledge of fabrication processes, calculations and welding.
• In dept knowledge on constructions codes (AWS, ASME, EN ISO).
• Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to issue and verify welding documentation (WPS/PQR/WQR).
• ISO 9001 QMS Knowledge and Experience.