Technical Division Manager at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• Our client promotes and supports science and technology, and they are situated in Johannesburg They are seeking the expertise of a Technical Division Manager with electrical knowledge to manage all technical staff and associated activities of various departments, including the mechanical workshop, electronic workshop, software development, operators of the accelerators, and any other closely related activity.

Responsibilities:

• Technical management, design, and repairs of accelerator control electronics
• Development of relevant software.
• Maintenance of all electronics sub-systems within laboratory.
• Design, develop and implement new electronics equipment required by users of the laboratory.
• Transfer skills and mentor junior members of division.
• Operational philosophies and software specifications for all accelerator related facilities.
• Decision making and supervision of division’s tasks, through managing all responsible staff members. Allocation of division’s resources to meet user needs.
• Ensuring that all / any audit findings highlighted in the department are addressed / resolved and any deviations from policies and procedures to be clearly documented.
• Ensuring that all expenditure is within the approved planned budget and in line with the purpose of the division.
• Ensuring optimal usage, maintenance and care of organisational assets and improve value for money / return on investment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Sc / B.Eng / B.Tech (Electronic Engineering) or equivalent degree.
• 10 years’ experience in electronics, software design, development, and maintenance.
• At least 3 years leadership experience in a technical environment at junior management level
• Experience in both analogue and digital electronics design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in laboratory instrumentation and control systems.
• Some experience in software development.