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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.

Success driven growth has created the following vacancies in:

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.

Durban:

Currently no vacancies

Johannesburg:

Currently no vacancies

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.