An excellent career opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position at Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd, Windhoek.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Efficiently manage and control all pasta packing operations.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Main Operational Duties
- Efficiently coordinate and plan the packing requirements with the Pasta Maker.
- Ensure packing targets are met according to the production plan and equipment capacities.
- Plan and organise staff, equipment and materials in the packing area.
- Ensure all materials are planned, organised and available on time to ensure efficient packing.
- Plan ahead and alert the Pasta Maker to potential bottlenecks/problems and devise alternative plans to maintain output targets, housekeeping and orderliness.
- Ensure equipment is correctly set up, operated and minor problems are resolved speedily.
- Ensure the correct materials are used to pack the correct product at the required quantities.
- Ensure all finished product meets product and quality standard.
- Ensure staff performs all the necessary quality checks and records are up to date.
- Ensure that packing machines, surrounding areas and structures are clean and maintain good housekeeping.
- Ensure damaged or wasted materials are retained and counted at the end of shifts and submit records.
- Monitor and drive waste reduction in the packing area.
- Ensure staff is occupied with productive tasks, even when no product is packed.
- Be able to take over other staff duties where necessary.
- Continually identify improvement opportunities and report such to superiors.
- Secondary Operational Duties
- Assist with the production processes, when necessary, in the temporary role of Controller, Learner Pasta Maker, Assistant Pasta Maker or Pasta Maker.
- Administrative Duties
- Keep the attendance register. Make necessary arrangement in co-ordination with the Pasta Maker for substitutes to ensure a full complement of staff members is present.
- Perform the required quality checks and complete the necessary records timeously as required.
- Complete and submit all necessary records timeously.
- Assist the Pasta Maker when staff needs to complete records or registers.
- Assist the Pasta Maker with staff communication.
- Assist the Pasta Maker with staff leave planning and ensure substitutes are arrange timeously.
- General
- Urgently report any defects to the Pasta maker.
- Report any broken or damaged equipment to the Pasta Maker and follow up until equipment is repaired or replaced
- Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
- In coordination with the Pasta Maker ensure appropriate disciplinary action is taken when necessary
- Help with stock taking when necessary.
- Assist superiors with staff training where necessary.
- Assist in maintaining positive staff moral where possible.
- Treat minor injuries.
- Practice first aid with more serious injuries.
- Carry out any tasks given by the superiors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION
- Grade 12 (NQF 4) with proven technical knowledge and 4 – 5 years relevant experience in a technical environment.
OR
- A relevant Post-School Certificate (NQF 5) in a technical field and 2 – 3 years relevant experience in a technical environment.
OTHER
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Namibian citizen OR eligible to become a Namibian citizen.
- Must be willing and able to work shifts, overtime, weekends and Public Holidays.
Closing Date: 23 September 2026
