McKessar Recruitment

17/10/2026

MACHINE SETTERS (BLOW MOULD) - DURBAN

Plastic packaging manufacturer requires Shift Setters for their Pinetown site, who have gained plastic blow moulding experience in the packaging/FMCG industry.

Requirements:
✓ N3 Engineering / Matric / NQF4 Plastics
✓ Solid blow mould machine setting experience in plastic packaging / FMCG
✓ Experience in extrusion blow mould / stretch blow mould / injection stretch blow mould
✓ Knowledge of mould, tool and head changes
✓ Experience with HDPE / PET / PP
✓ Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities:
✓ Set, run, adjust, monitor blow mould machines
✓ Report and assist with machine and mould maintenance
✓ Mould changes
✓ Achieve production efficiencies
✓ Maintain raw material wastage levels

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17/10/2026

JUNIOR BUYER (DEGREED) - MANUFACTURING (DURBAN)

National manufacturing company is looking for a Junior Buyer with a Degree and 2-3 years buying experience, for Pinetown.

What is required for the position?
> Degree in Supply Chain / Commerce / Logistics or closely related
> 2-3 years buying experience, as well as excellent planning skills
> Experience in FMCG / manufacturing / logistics / construction
> Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, SAP advantageous
> Problem solving, excellent networking, accuracy, efficiency, customer focused
> Own transport

What will the successful candidate do?
> Work on multiple Excel spreadsheets and SAP reports to manage stock numbers
> Coordinate with suppliers, and production & procurement departments
> Work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
> Identify and expedite requirements, issue daily schedules, maintain back-order reports

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13/10/2026

REGIONAL MANAGER: SUPPLY CHAIN (DURBAN)

National manufacturer in the packaging industry requires a highly experienced, Degreed, Senior Manager (supply chain) to oversee the Distribution, Raw Materials and Internal Sales departments.
Pinetown based position with excellent opportunity for growth.

Requirements
✓ Degree Supply Chain
✓ 10+ years experience in warehouse/distribution/transport industry
✓ 5+ years relevant management experience
✓ Knowledge of medium to heavy commercial vehicles
✓ FMCG / packaging industry experience advantageous
✓ Ability to develop budgets, apply analytical techniques, operate under pressure, interpret data effectively, develop and coach employees, implement HR procedures
✓ HACCP and H&S experience advantageous
✓ Lateral thinker, multi-tasker, strong communicator, think out the box
✓ Computer literacy - MS Office essential, SAP advantageous

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07/10/2026

DISTRIBUTION TEAM LEADER (FLEET) - DURBAN

Large manufacturing company based in Pinetown requires suitable applicants meeting the following criteria:
→ Zulu male, and preference for Durban based candidates
→ Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics (or related)
→ Strong communication skills, organised, relationship builder, proactive
→ Proven supervisory, logistics & fleet control experience
→ Computer literate
→ Driver's license + own transport

The successful candidate will be the main point of communication between management and the drivers, and will be responsible for leading the drivers team, managing schedules, ensuring driver hours & overtime are controlled appropriately etc.

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01/10/2026

SALESPERSON - PUMPS & SEALS (RUSTENBURG)

Industrial pump sales & services company requires a Salesperson to build relationships and develop business in the mining sector in Rustenburg.

Salary package negotiable on experience but consists of:
- Basic salary of R20k to R40k + commission
- Car or car allowance + fuel
- Laptop, cellphone
- Annual bonus (based on company performance)

Requirements:
- Technical / engineering qualification advantageous
- Mechanical background
- Previous technical sales experience advantageous
- Good communication skills; relationship builder
- Prior experience dealing with Workshop Foremen, Buyers etc. a plus
- Based in or near Rustenburg

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28/09/2026

PROCESSING SPECIALIST - BLOW MOULDING (DURBAN)

National packaging manufacturer is looking for a Qualified Artisan / Technician with strong processing experience in plastic blow moulding (packaging industry) for their Pinetown site.

Requirements for position:
~ Trade test (Fitter / Millwright / Electrician / Toolmaker) with Matric/N3
~ OR would consider N4 Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
~ 3+ years hands-on experience in blow moulding processes
~ 5+ years experience in a FMCG / plastic packaging environment
~ Proven experience with machine setup, process optimisation and troubleshooting
~ Experience with mould changes, mould maintenance and tooling management
~ Understanding of HDPE / PP / PET processing characteristics

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14/09/2026

EXTRUSION BLOW MOULDING : MAINTENANCE ARTISAN (JOBURG)

Leading plastic packaging manufacturer requires a Maintenance Artisan for their factory in Johannesburg. Must have
→ Extrusion blow moulding experience (plastic)
→ Experience on Uniloy and Urola machines
→ Relevant trade test (Fitter / Millwright / Electrician)

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27/08/2026

DIGITAL PRINTER OPERATOR - MANUFACTURING (JOBURG)

National packaging manufacturer requires an experienced Digital Printer Operator for their factory near Wadeville to:
- Operate, maintain, clean, troubleshoot the digital printer
- Process, adjust, check customer artwork and files
- Monitor print quality throughout the production process
- Manage colour, ink and other printing requirements

Required:
- N4 Engineering or equivalent
- Proven experience operating digital printing equipment
- Computer literate, including image editing and design software
- Experience in manufacturing / production / packaging
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude

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