MACHINE SHOP MANAGER -MANUFACTURING (CAPE TOWN)
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Recruiter
MPRTC
Job Ref
NEL012843/SH
Date posted
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY
Responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of a CNC and conventional machine shop within a heavy industrial environment. The role ensures efficient production planning, machine utilisation, quality compliance, and team supervision while driving productivity, safety, and continuous improvement.
POSITION INFO
Requirements: Grade 12 plus relevant trade qualification and/or tertiary qualification 10+ years' manufacturing/production experience post trade test Minimum 5 years' management experience Strong CNC machining knowledge (milling and turning) Competent in Mastercam and G-code programming Experience in production planning and workshop management Strong understanding of OHSA and safety compliance Computer literate (MS Office) Valid driver's licence and own transport By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the (processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTC's clients and/or verification information suppliers. You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted. Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to "Opt-Out" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.