Technical Lead

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB002538/SS

Date posted:

Friday, June 5, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
TECHNICAL LEAD
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KZN
Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy automotive industry experience (non-neg).
7+ years’ experience in a similar role within the automotive industry.
Relevant technical qualification.
Experience with OEM specifications.
Assembly line technical experience.
Efficiency improvement experience.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
Our client, based in Pietermaritzburg within the automotive industry, is on search towards a Technical Lead to assist their established organisation.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent.
National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years’ experience in automotive assembly, process engineering, or line management.
Heavy automotive industry experience (non-neg).
SKD/CKD assembly line technical experience.
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC – Factories) is advantageous.
Demonstrable experience with lifting equipment, chassis jigs, and riveting machines is advantageous.
Experience with OEM specifications.
Assembly line technical experience.
Efficiency improvement experience.

Personality Traits:

Ability to work independently.
Target driven.
Strategic approach.
Professional communication skills.
Planning and organising skills.
Ability to engage at various levels.
Business and financial acumen.

Duties and responsibilities:

Own and maintain assembly line technical processes and systems.
Ensure that all tooling, fixtures, and equipment meet OEM specifications and remain well-maintained, reliable, and compliant with local regulations where applicable.
Own, develop, maintain, and audit the application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with OEM build instructions, including new model introductions.
Review and provide timeous feedback on OEM build instructions and associated documentation.
Ensure that the SAP MES/MRP system remains aligned to assembly operations in conjunction with SAP developers.
Provide technical support for production issues and breakdowns.
Integrate local supplies into assembly processes.
Audit workstation management with regard to cleanliness, parts clearing, part stock, and tooling and equipment defect reporting and resolution.
Lead process optimisation and line balancing activities.
Provide input and support for logistics and production planning.
Manage and approve OEM reports.
Coordinate tooling and equipment maintenance strategy with production requirements.
Support installation, commissioning, and ramp-up of new equipment.
Manage technical training and upskilling of production teams.
Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, yield, and rework reduction.

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