Job Advert Summary:
Minimum Requirements:

  • N6 National Technical certificate with a recognized trade test or National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 years’ post trade experience in a mechanical engineering environment
  • 2 years’ experience in a supervisory environment
  • Code B drivers’ license and ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test
  • Sound labour relations skills
  • Computer literacy (MS Office including SAP)
  • Must have completed a Supervisory Development Programme or equivalent.
  • New Management Programme will be an added advantage

Primary Duties:

  • Effectively manage mechanical resources and ensure optimum plant availability and reliability.
  • Ensure scheduled maintenance tasks are done.
  • Do formal monthly plant inspections and informal daily inspections with artisans.
  • Setting of standards for work done and ensuring compliance.
  • Give input and executes plant improvements and modifications
  • Initiate and execute shutdown work
  • Reporting and analyses of section performance data
  • Partake in formal RCM program
  • Co-ordination of projects including mechanical contract work at site.
  • Supervision of staff and maintaining good labour relations.
  • Financial management for the mechanical maintenance section.

Knowledge:

  • OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and 45001
  • Operation of dosing pumps and large pumping units
  • Water purification and treatment process
  • Reliability centred maintenance and root cause analysis
  • Budget control

Skills:

  • Good leadership and sound labour relations skills
  • Communication skills (Verbal and written)
  • Analytical skills to do fault-finding and problem solving
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Conflict
  • Good decision making skills

Attitude:

  • Deadline orientated
  • Performance driven
  • Service orientated
  • Self-motivated
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Work independently