Technical Manager

Reference: 11028 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

  • Oversee technical management of marine vessels, jack-up barge, and drilling equipment
  • Manage spares, procurement, and maintenance planning
  • Coordinate repairs, servicing, and dry-docking activities
  • Ensure operational readiness across marine and drilling assets
  • Provide on-site operational support and management when required
  • Market-related salary (dependent on experience)
  • Accommodation and transport provided
  • Feeding allowance
  • Visa/work permit fully arranged by employer
  • Rotation options: 4 months on / 1 month off OR 1 year on / 6 weeks off (family-based)
  • Return flights included
  • Income tax in-country covered by employer (where applicable)

Requirements: 

  • Strong mechanical/technical background (marine or heavy equipment preferred)
  • Experience managing vessels, rigs, or similar industrial equipment
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple assets/sites
  • Willingness to be based in West Africa with travel to project sites
  • Open to rotational work schedules

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.