LEAD MANAGER AND HEAD OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Botswana’s 100% electrical cable export-oriented manufacturing company is planning to increase its footprint in SADC region and to increase its market share. A part of this strategy is to create products which not only meet regional and international quality standards but also exceed market expectations.

In pursuance of this strategy, the company wishes to strengthen its human resources and needs to recruit the following technical personnel.

Job Description

This is a very senior position in the company’s organizational structure and the person will be a key functionary in managing QMS department. He will ensure that electrical cables produced in the manufacturing units adhere to regional and international standards. He will provide necessary technical support to the manufacturing department in achieving this goal through regular monitoring of production processes for technical integrity. He will design suitable inspection modules.
His responsibilities include maintaining regular contacts with SABS and other international standard bodies, act as technical resource person and ensuring regular industry certification. He will be the overall in charge of Test Laboratories.

Core Competencies

2.1 Knowledge about QMS as applicable to Electric Cable Manufacturing
2.2 In depth knowledge of electrical cable manufacturing processes, raw materials and machines.
2.3 In depth knowledge of Electric Cable Testing procedures.
2.3 SANS/BS/US/IEC Industrial standards relating to Electrical Cables
2.4 Ability to guide, supervise and train laboratory staff
2.5 Ability to use Microsoft Office and Busy Software

Educational & Technical Qualifications

3.1 A degree in Pure Sciences or Engineering

Minimum Experience Required

A minimum of 15 years or working in a reputed, preferably ISO certified Electric Cable Manufacturing Company as a Technical Manager (Quality).
Candidates with experience in dealing with International Certification bodies will be a given preference.

More Information

JOB APPLICATION DETAILS APPLICATION DETAILS
General Information to Applicants The applicants should be prepared to work under tough conditions, for long hours without hesitation even on weekends without supervision. Fondness of alcohol and habit forming substances will be an adverse qualification. Applicants must submit applications to Director, First Wire & Cable (pty) Ltd. Box 46031, Village, Gaborone, (Plot 50673, G West Industrial Phase IV) Tel 3915922, Fax 3187191, email to firstwire@btcmail.co.bw. The applications must reach within 15 days of this advertisement by post (not by hand and not by fax). Those who are outside Botswana may send their application by email. All applications must include CV, copies of educational and technical qualification certificates, reference letters, experience certificates, certified copies of Omang/Passport. Applications sent through email within the specified period must be followed by originals through post to reach the advertiser’s office within 15 days. CANDIDATES WITHOUT MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE NEED NOT APPLY