Salary R320 000 Per Annum Cost to Company

Our client, a leading manufacturer is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician who understands the impact of a team’s performance on overall factory performance.  The preferred candidate should have a minimum N3 qualification and a trade test certificate in fitting and turning.  5 years experience is essential in maintenance of high speed packaging lines, also supervisory experience for a minimum of 2 years. 

Key Responsibilities

·                             Manage other two junior technicians in shift

·                             Coordinate with all machine operators to have the equipment in running condition

·                             Work hard in hand with team leader to ensure GMP, Safety and Quality in the plant.

·                             Carry out changeovers as per need and confirm the set-up and adjustments

·                             Maintain spare part storage area and engineering work shop

·                             Trouble shooting of machines in the least possible time

·                             Standby support to the shift teams if placed in day shift

·                             Draw, plan and implement maintenance schedules

·                             Plan and arrange for spare parts required to carry out schedules

·                             Carryout planned maintenance at scheduled time

·                             Optimize maintenance schedules to reduce costs

·                             Skill analysis of all the people

·                             Develop and deliver on the job equipment specific training

·                             On going training of people on equipment specific SOP’s and standards

·                             Generate OPL’s and ensure knowledge transfer across shifts

·                             Carrie out problem solving to establish root causes

·                             Implement improvement solutions to eliminate root cause

·                             Document the before and after status of the problem solving

·                             Implement major equipment changes along with project team

Essential skills

·                             Leadership, motivation and coordination

·                             Literacy and Numeracy

·                             Judgment and analytical reasoning

·                             Trouble shooting

·                             Computer Literacy

·                             Mechanical Aptitude

·                             Safety regulations

·                             Should understand quality standards, function of KPI’s and interpret relevant SOP’s correctly.

We will appreciate it if you could register your CV on our website: www.kgp.co.za or email your updated word CV to inge@lfa.co.za.  Should you not hear from us within six weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Our client is a leading Safe and Security organization, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.

Purpose of the position: To take systems engineering responsibility on mortar projects

Key Responsibilities:

·       To study and understand the basic principles and characteristics of mortars and artillery systems in

      general.

·       To understand the internal ballistics theory and practice of the propulsion systems and understand the

       principles involved in the specification, design and testing of such a propulsion system.

·       To study and grasp the theory of HE-fragmentation warheads and distribution mechanisms of other

       payloads.

·       To interpret User Requirements and to translate these requirements into functional requirements.(System Development Specification).

·       To be responsible for the following outputs as part of a project team;

o      Concept Design reports.

o      System Engineering Management Plan. (SEMP)

o      Qualification Test Plan (QTP) based on international guidelines, i.e. Stanag.

o      Weapon/Ammunition Interface analysis. (Maintain interface control documents)

o      Pressure Budget analysis.

o      Failure Mode Analysis (FMECA)

o      Technical Risk Analysis.

o      Test Specifications and Technical progress reports.

·       To have continuous technical interfacing with the Client to ensure that the test and evaluation program

      stays in line with the User’s requirements. This is an essential and ongoing process of requirement-

      and perception management.

·       To support the Programme manager and Marketing managers with the planning of development work and to generate quotations.

·       Should remain informed through literature study, symposia or networking of the latest developments and activities in the relevant fields.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

·          A degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in Systems Engineering with a solid background in Applied Mathematics, Physics and System Engineering principles

·          Knowledge in the use of mathematical modeling of physical systems/processes and its limitations is important.

·          Must be an innovator and problem solver, able to multi task and work well under pressure

·          At least 10 years technical experience in a specific engineering discipline and exposure to multidisciplinary engineering development environment.

·          Analytical thinker with good reasoning and problem-solving skills

·          Ability to work well independently or interactively as a member of a team.

·          Decision-maker motivated and self-disciplined.

·          Planning and Organizational skills as well as good administrative skills.

·          An advanced level of computer literacy is essential, i.e. MS packages & data analysis software.

Please register your CV on our website: www.kgp.co.za or email faith@kgp.co.za.  Correspondence / Communication will only be entered into with short listed applicants.  Should you not hear from us within six weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Market Related Salary

The purpose of this demanding and challenging position is to administer the exchange control system on behalf of the Minister of Finance, and to supervise compliance by Authorised Dealers with Limited Authority with the required anti money-laundering control measures in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). The candidate may be rotated within the various divisions in the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering the exchange control functions in the Republic of South Africa and the implementation of the exchange control policy
• Close liaison with Authorised Dealers in foreign exchange, the South African business community, the National Treasury and other role-players.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• B Com or related degree with Economics, Statistics, Banking or Accounting as Majors
• Proven track record of senior management experience in the banking environment
• At least then years managerial experience
• Experience in exchange control regulations
• South African exchange control system
• Knowledge of financial and foreign-exchange markets

We will appreciate it if you could register your CV on our website: www.kgp.co.za or email your updated word CV to inge@lfa.co.za.  Applications close on 26 February 2010.  Should you not hear from us within six weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Our Client, a leading FMCG Foods Manufacturing concern, is urgently looking for a driven and talented Production Manager.

Their manufacturing plant is based in Johannesburg and this person will focus on the total production function.

Essential to apply:
Degree / B Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Or Production related qualification
Must have at least 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with sound experience in production management and staff management

Key Output:
Production management and planning
Staff planning, management and development
Shift management
Monitor daily production efficiencies

Managing 16 production lines
Foods processing and packaging lines
Budget and cost management
Optimising plant and team performance
Production control

Weekly production planning
Quality control and HACCP
Waste management and cost reduction
Facilitate line and machine efficiencies

Packaging lines: Glass, PET plastic and plastic tubs

We are urgently looking for an experienced Production Manager for this great opportunity.
Only shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.

R10,000-15,000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission

We have a Sales opportunity within a Manufacturing company based in Centurion. Please note that this position is reserved for an individual that can focus on hard core sales in a tough environment. Target driven and client focus will be the main priority in this role You will be responsible for the introduction of the product to new suppliers in the retail and wholesale industry.

Targets have to be met every month
Reports will be given to management on a weekly base
Important Personal Qualities to have:
Must be able to communicate well
Friendly nature
Determination
Target driven
Self assured
Negotiation skills

You need the following to qualify for this position:
Matric
2-5 years sales experience with a proven track record

Please note that traveling will be involved in this position in Gauteng area therefore it is quite important to be flexible

We will appreciate it if you could register your CV on our website: www.kgp.co.za or email your updated word CV to inge@lfa.co.za. Should you not hear from us within six weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.