Technical Head - Richards Bay (59335)

Job title: Technical Head - Richards Bay
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month
Location: Richards Bay
Job published: 28 January 2026
Job ID: 59335

Job Description

My client (FMCG) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Head based in Richards Bay.

JOB PURPOSE:

To develop and implement technical strategies towards delivery of equipment, processes and systems, in order to ensure robust, reliable and safe plant operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Technology & Innovation

  • Stay abreast of technological advancements in the industry.
  • Formulate strategies for improvement of technical equipment, processes and systems towards robust and reliable plant operations, for further approval.

Policy & Procedure Formulation

  • Compile and/or review policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and ensure policy and procedure compliance.

Project Planning & Management

  • Develop project plans for multiple projects and manage implementation.
  • Formulate project schedules and resource allocation plans.
  • Provide periodic project status updates.
  • Compile and present comprehensive project reports.
  • Facilitate project closure and evaluations.

Budget & Cost Control

  • Formulate budgets for further approval.
  • Direct expenditure and ensure budgetary compliance.

Contract Management

  • Oversee negotiation and administration of contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure that contractors meet service level agreements.

Plant Performance, Quality, Health, Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental Compliance

  • Provide guidelines on plant operational objectives, conduct plant performance assessments and direct relevant actions.
  • Establish and embed quality control and food safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance of operations, engineering, health and safety, environment and food safety processes to local legislation and group standards.
  • Manage inspections, audits, reporting and record keeping processes.

Talent Management

  • Identify, build and maintain a talent pool for plant production and technical services, and manage talent appointments effectively.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

Qualifications

  • BTech, BSc or BEng Degree in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Oil Technology.

Experience

  • 8 years' production plant experience
  • Working experience in maintenance of health, safety and environmental process
  • Working experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams

Knowledge:

  • Applicable legislation & Group standards

Skills:

  • Strategy planning and implementation
  • Project management
  • Costing and budgeting
  • Contractor management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Ability to function in a matrix reporting structure
  • Leadership

REMUNERATION:

Salary:

  • Market Related

Benefits:

  • Pension and Provident Fund, Medical Aid, Car Insurance, Fuel, Relocation and Settlement

Preference will be given to South African citizens from designated groups.

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