Artisan (Mechanical) at South African Reserve Bank

Brief Description        

• The main purpose of this position is to maintain and install mechanical subsystems in to optimise building systems at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Head Office.

Detailed Description        
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

•          Engage in short-term planning.
•          Perform tasks independently in accordance with set standards and procedures.
•          Perform fault-finding for mechanical subsystems by applying a set of modified techniques within a defined context.
•        Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in the mechanical subsystems and/or equipment and determine possible component failure to enhance system capability.
•          Test all work and close off assigned job cards (work orders) on maintenance and project work.
•          Interpret work instructions and drawings concerning construction, alterations, modifications, enhancement maintenance and operational projects.
•       Apply statutory principles to comply with safety, health and environmental requirements in terms of, among other regulations, the South African National Standards (SANS) and the standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
•         Perform quality assurance on work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report possible non-conformance to the supervisor.
•          Prepare and submit weekly reports using standard templates (job cards and non-conformance reports), highlighting the work completed and problem areas.
•          Engage positively with clients and other stakeholders, including complaints and compliments.
•          Address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standard(s).
•         Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHS Act) within SARB and enforce compliance when working with external service providers.

Job Requirements        
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

•          a National Trade Test certificate in a mechanical trade (fitter and turner or fitter);
•          an N4 or NQF4 technical qualification or an equivalent qualification will be an advantage;
•          three to five years’ experience in a technical trade environment;
•          a valid driver’s licence; and
•          accommodation within 30–60 minutes from the worksite to tend to emergency call-outs while on standby duties.

Additional requirements include:

•          being conversant in the dynamics of a high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office environment;
•          having working experience of maintaining water pressurised systems (pressure reducing valves, pilot valves and so on);
•          knowledge of:
  •        mechanised doors (roll-up, sliding);
  •        general mechanical maintenance procedures;
  •        the OHS Act and its regulations;
  •        risk management related to occupational health and safety; and

-        the reading of mechanical and civil drawings;

•          problem-solving skills;
•          own transport;
•          able to work overtime and do standby duties when required;
•          computer literacy (i.e. working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite); and
•          good communication skills (verbal and written).