Vicky Tooray

Highly experienced Engineering, Maintenance and Technical Training professional with over 20 years of progressive leadership across FMCG, automotive, manufacturing, chemical, mining and heavy industrial environments.

Red Seal

Millwright with N6 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and GMR 2.1 statutory appointment. Strong background in engineering leadership, plant reliability, production optimisation, PLC automation, robotics and structured technical training development. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, improve asset performance, drive operational efficiency and implement sustainable engineering and training systems aligned with safety and compliance standards.

Engineering / Maintenance HOD - RCL FOODS

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

Senior leadership appointment

• Full engineering and maintenance leadership responsibility
• CAPEX planning, budgets and asset reliability strategy
• Technical team leadership and development
• GMR 2.1 statutory and safety compliance

Maintenance Manager - CLOVER SA

(2017-01 - 2022-01)

Progression into senior management role

• Multi-site maintenance and engineering management
• CAPEX control, SHEQ and plant performance oversight
• Reliability improvement and maintenance optimisation
• Technical training support and development

Technical Specialist - CATALER SA

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

• PLC systems and robotics maintenance support
• Breakdown response and process optimisation
• Technical support and continuous improvement

Engineering / Projects - CONTRACTING / PROJECTS

(2017-01 - 2019-01)

Project-based engineering assignments

• Engineering and maintenance project execution
• PLC, mechanical and electrical system work
• Plant upgrades and reliability improvements

Engineering / Maintenance - BIDVEST TANK TERMINALS

(2016-01 - 2017-01)

• Maintenance planning and execution
• Pumps, motors, hydraulics and PLC systems
• Equipment reliability improvement

Production Engineering - ESKOM

(2014-01 - 2016-01)

Industrial engineering and production exposure

• Production and maintenance engineering support
• Project execution and operational improvement
• Root cause analysis and reliability enhancement

Engineering Training Specialist - ARCELORMITTAL

(2009-01 - 2013-01)

Transition into technical training leadership

• Engineering training programme development
• SAP systems and training coordination
• Assessments and competency development

Engineering Training - MAJUBA COLLEGE

(2009-01 - 2009-01)

• Electrical and mechanical engineering training delivery
• Workshop systems and assessment frameworks
• Learner development and technical skills training

Training Manager - UMBILO TRAINING CENTRE

(2007-01 - 2008-01)

• Training department establishment and management
• Accreditation and trade testing systems
• Engineering training programme development

Technical Training Manager - SOUTH AFRICAN SUGAR ASSOCIATION

(2006-01 - 2008-01)

• Trade testing and technical assessments
• Training programme development and delivery
• Industry skills development initiatives

Maintenance Manager - AGI INDUSTRIES

(2004-01 - 2006-01)

• Maintenance strategy and project management
• Budget control and SHE compliance
• Plant reliability improvement

Technical Specialist - TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA

(2001-01 - 2004-01)

• Robotics and PLC automation systems
• Production line technical support
• Process improvement initiatives

Production Manager - NAMPAK

(1996-01 - 2001-01)

• FMCG production operations management
• Quality, SHE and workforce supervision
• Maintenance coordination and planning

Millwright - SAPPI

(1994-01 - 1996-01)

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance systems
• PLC, hydraulic and process equipment

Millwright (Apprenticeship & Qualified) - ISCOR

(1989-01 - 1994-01)

• Heavy industrial maintenance systems
• Engineering foundation and trade qualification

Red Seal Millwright - Olifantsfontein

N6 - Electrical Engineering

N6 - Mechanical Engineering