REQUIREMENTS :
Appropriate (NQF level 7) qualification in Engineering or Science (Process/Industrial/Materials/Systems/Mechanical/Printing/Information Technology) or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. NQF 8 will be an added advantage. Valid driver's license. Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service.
5 years' proven experience in a Printing/Manufacturing/Digitalisation/Technology environment at middle/senior management level in Research and Development.
DUTIES :
The optimization of plant, equipment and facilities. The researching and development of new technology and equipment. The development and improvement of document security features and products/services.
The testing, investigating and the rendering advice on fraudulent security products/services. Managing research on security and 4IR technology in the printing field. Managing the development, testing and implementation of security features. Managing the process of benchmarking security features, to leading practices.
Ensuring compliance to quality and safety standards. Managing projects through developing project plans, allocating project resources, managing project delivery and budgets and reporting on project progress. Provides input in the compilation of a technology master plan for equipment deployment and retirement.
Managing the establishing and maintaining of ISO standards in the work environment. Monitoring productivity levels by tracking performance and outcome against targets, identifying areas for improvement, identify innovations and efficiencies and implement improvements. Monitoring of compliance of quality and safety standards. Proper record keeping and reporting on a predetermined basis.
Continuous improve the plant and the implementation of World Class Manufacturing Technical research and development, in order to improve plant, machinery and processes and Enable the organisation keep up with the latest developments. Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation. Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate. Formulate, identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments.
Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate. Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the directorate
