Production Supervisor (Packaging Division)

Production Supervisor (Packaging Division)


Company
Cable Tapes Africa
Location
Gauteng
Via
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Job Description
· Lead, coordinate, and supervise packaging production activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.

· Allocate duties to machine operators and assistants according to the shift plan and production priorities.

· Monitor employee performance, provide guidance, and enforce discipline where required.

· Ensure production output meets daily and weekly targets while maintaining quality standards.

· Oversee gravure printing, lamination, and slitting processes to ensure adherence to specifications.

· Monitor print quality including colour accuracy, alignment, registration, and overall finish.

· Liaise with the Quality team to address defects, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

· Minimise downtime by coordinating efficient changeovers, machine readiness, and material availability.

· Oversee operation of printing and slitting equipment to ensure safe and optimal performance.

· Ensure timely maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs of production machinery.

· Report machine breakdowns promptly and follow through to resolution.

· Maintain accurate production records and ensure traceability of materials and batches.

· Track and report production output, material usage, waste, and downtime.

· Submit daily production, quality, and incident reports to the Head of Production.

· Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and company procedures.

· Enforce proper use of PPE and maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free work environment.

· Conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections, and risk assessments.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Top of Form

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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Q What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Q Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
Q How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
Q What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
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