Work With Us:
Success is yours for the taking! Molenaar is a leading international supplier of machinery and services to the food and beverage industries. We pride ourselves on delivering the latest professionally integrated technology – backed by friendly, full-service support.
We believe that our success can be attributed to the collaborative efforts of a culturally diverse group of people working across the globe. Our manufacturing site, based in Paarl, South Africa, employs professionals and technicians in the areas of:
- Administration
- Engineering
- Machining
- Assembly
- Production control
- Accounting
- Finance
As an experienced professional or a well-qualified graduate, Molenaar’s extensive experience, forward-thinking approach to innovation, and worldwide presence, offers a rich and rewarding career path.
Paarl (Western Cape):
BLUE SEAL ACADEMY: Training Manager
We have an exciting Training Manager position available within our Blue Seal Academy, the successful candidate must have a proven aptitude for working in a education/training environment.
About Blue Seal Academy:
Blue Seal Academy is an educational institution dedicated to excellence in technical training. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to take on the role of Training Manager. This leadership position will be responsible for overseeing the entire academy, ensuring a structured and effective training environment while maintaining high administrative and HR standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the structure, operations, and administration of Blue Seal Academy.
- Ensuring smooth implementation of training programs.
- Manage all educational and HR-related administration.
- Lead the budgeting, curriculum development, and scheduling for students and trainers.
- Develop and implement the work schedules for internal trainers.
- Ensure proper accreditation and grading standards are met.
- Act as a mentor, offering support, discipline, and guidance to students.
- Exhibit strong decision-making skills and assertiveness in managing the academy.
- Foster an environment of growth, leadership, and excellence.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Education degree or diploma with aptitude for HR / Psychology.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
- Strong educational background in an academic or technical training system would be preferable.
- Proven leadership experience in education, training and HR administration.
- Excellent organisational and decision-making skills.
- Assertive, driven, and goal-oriented with a passion for education.
- Strong ability to mentor and develop young talent for succession planning.
Preferred Attributes:
- Energetic, motivated, and hands-on leader.
- A strategic thinker who can plan and execute training initiatives effectively.
- Able to create a structured, disciplined, and inspiring learning environment.
- Experience in budgeting, planning, and managing school/training schedules and curricula.
(indicate position applying for):
Foot note:
HGM reserves the right to not fill this post at this time.
If you have not been contacted within 21 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful
SINCLAIR: Trainee Technician
We have an exciting Trainee Technician position within our Sinclair fruit labelling business with a proven technical aptitude working with their hands.
The successful candidate will based in Paarl while he/she receives on-the-job training in Citrusdal, Paarl and Grabouw to become a Sinclair technician. Upon completion of training, the candidate will be relocated to Marble Hall, Limpopo and will take ultimate responsibility & ownership of all technical aspects of installing and maintaining Sinclair labelling equipment at customer sites.
We are looking for candidates who are practical & capable as well as self-motivated, energetic and willing to learn.
They must have:
- A technical background with an affinity for electrics
- Computer literate (good understanding of MS Word, Excel.)
- Minimum N3 or grade 12
- NO qualification required, on the job training will be provided.
- But any hands-on electrical and/or mechanical experience would be an advantage
- Prior work experience would be a big advantage
- Good communication skills (both written and spoken)
- Logical, methodical way of working
- Self-disciplined and able to work independently
- Strong work ethic
- Valid Driver’s license essential– code 8 or 14
- Physically fit, healthy, and energetic due to the physical nature of the work
- Willing to travel both nationally and internationally
- Able to work after hours when required
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Must be adaptable and able to fit into an existing team
Primary Responsibilities:
• Servicing and maintenance on label applicators and cassettes
• Servicing of BVC pumps and chop and blow pumps
• Installation of labelling machines
• Servicing of complete labelling machines
• Removal of labelling machines
• Fault finding and repairing of labelling machines
• Delivering labels to customers if and when necessary
• General housekeeping of workstation and general workshop area
(indicate position applying for):
Foot note:
HGM reserves the right to not fill this post at this time.
If you have not been contacted within 21 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful
ENGINEERING: Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
We are looking to employ a mechanical design engineer who has a strong aptitude and passion for creative machine design and who is attentive to detail and enjoys technical challenges.
The successful candidate must have:
- Matric + Advanced National Diploma or B Tech – Mechanical Engineer.
- 3 – 5 years work experience in mechanical machine design/drafting
- Experience in performing thermodynamic process design calculations would be an advantage
- Strong mechanical insights
- Experience in machine design with the ability to produce accurate, high quality & quantity drawings
- Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage
- Experience in working on 3D CAD packages, CREO would be preferable
The primary responsibilities would include:
- Contribute to the conceptual & detailed design of equipment in the food processing & packaging environment
- Compile CAD models for assemblies, parts & drawings using primarily CREO 3D CAD, Auto-CAD, MS Excel, etc.
- Design calculations to meet the machine specifications.
- Producing accurate drawings for machining and manufacturing of components
- Produce Bills of Material, etc. for manufacturing and procurement
- Consult and liaise with engineering team, production, sales, customers and suppliers.
- Conducting concept and design reviews
- Perform Back Engineering on existing parts and drawings as required per Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
- Investigation of requirements of projects and designs
- Prepare technical reports and presentations
- Take responsibility for tasks assigned to you from the start to the point of delivery
- Be willing to travel for work purposes if so required
- Be willing to work overtime to meet project deadlines
Interested candidates should send their CV’s + transcript of academic results, for the attention of HR (indicate position applying for) to:
Foot note
HGM reserves the right to not fill these posts at this time. If you have not been contacted within 21 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful.