Location
Durban
Posted
June 07, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Workshop Manager / Director
Durban, South Africa
Senior Leadership Role | Manufacturing Operations
Purpose:
Lead planning, production, and day-to-day operations of manufacturing business; manage a high-capacity gear manufacturer serving mining, construction, and agricultural industries globally.
Role:
- Approx. 70% on the factory shop floor, requiring strong technical background
- Managing ~100 staff members
- Overseeing 2-shift operations
- Reporting to Directors with high autonomy
Machinery & Operations:
- 22 CNC mills/lathes
- 4 CNC gear grinders
- 22 gear shapers/cutters
- 20 hobbing machines
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily workshop operations and production flow