Leading Hand
Location:
Boksburg, GP, ZA, 1459
Pillar:
AECI Agri Health
Pay Grade:
BU
Date Closing:
Oct 15, 2026
AECI Plant Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Leading Hand (Production), based at the Lilianton production facility within the Manufacturing function. The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, ensuring the manufacture of quality products to specification, coordinating production resources, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, operational efficiency, and compliance within the production environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful incumbent will be responsible for, among others, the following:
- Manufacture product batches according to approved manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Prepare and manage production job cards.
- Verify the receipt of correct raw materials against job card requirements.
- Coordinate with Planning, Raw Materials and other stakeholders to ensure efficient production schedules.
- Ensure production vessels, pipes and equipment are cleaned and prepared before manufacturing activities.
- Complete relevant production, quality and operational documentation accurately.
- Ensure product samples are taken in accordance with sampling procedures.
- Monitor and achieve production and quality targets.
Equipment and Maintenance
- Ensure plant equipment is maintained in a safe and operational condition.
- Report equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs.
- Assist with preventative maintenance activities.
- Supervise maintenance contractors where required.
- Identify and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
- Minimise equipment downtime through proactive maintenance reporting and follow-up
SHEQ Compliance
- Maintain compliance with all SHEQ policies, procedures and standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture within the production environment.
- Report incidents, near misses, hazards and non-conformances accurately and timeously.
- Participate in SHEQ audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and certification requirements.
General Duties
- Assist with stock counts and inventory-related activities.
- Support problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with trial batches and new product development activities alongside R&D.
- Undertake additional duties as required by management
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
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A Diploma or Certificate in Chemical Plant Operations or a related field will be advantageous.
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Minimum of 2 years' relevant manufacturing or production experience
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong planning and organisational ability.
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High level of attention to detail.Basic computer literacy.
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Ability to work independently and within a team.
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Understanding of SHEQ management systems and standards.
- Will be required to drive a forklift and should be medically fit to operate a forklift and maintain annual licence requirements.
Competencies
- Safety Orientation
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Planning and Organising
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
- Adaptability and Responsiveness to Change
- Applying Expertise and Knowledge
- Adhering to Principles and Values
Employees who meet the above requirements and wish to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply.
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Requisition ID:
2125