Assistant Maintenance Manager, eMalahleni (Witbank) at Sheldon Recruitment

• Our client has a vacancy for an Assistant Maintenance Manager for a permanent role, based in eMalahleni (Witbank), Mpumalanga.

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

• Graduated and certified Mechanical/Electrical engineer (mechanical preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plant E, M & I equipment maintenance
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a GES
• GCC Certificate (Government ticket) will be beneficial
• Experience in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Knowledge of SAP maintenance will be an advantage
• Understanding and implementation of Function Location Codes (FLC)
• Business skills, prioritisation, co-ordination ability, goal-directed, problem-solving, teamwork, analytical ability, controlling, planning, organising and good communication 
• Computer literate, i.e., all Microsoft packages, with previous experience in computerised maintenance management systems 
• Able to coach and mentor at both individual and team level
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills, listening, writing, and oral
• Leadership skills
• Committed to customer service, continuous improvement and achievement of objectives
• Planned maintenance and project management

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Monitor, implement, and ensure continuous compliance with all safety and statutory requirements.
• Facilitate the implementation of the Company Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Objectives.
• Ensure the implementation, application and adherence to the Maintenance Information System (SAP) and ensure that all assets are clearly marked and controlled with the Asset Register, including sparesmanagement. 
• Manage the maintenance processes to ensure optimal equipment availability and functioning of production processes. 
• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures, contractual agreements and safety guidelines and deal with non-conformances if and/or when required. 
• Facilitate, manage and execute procurement of spares, equipment and materials.
• Provide guidance and co-ordinate, where required, with all suppliers in terms of spares, equipment and materials. 
• Ensure that preventative maintenance and spares systems are developed, implemented & maintained. 
• Advise on breakdowns and corrective maintenance to ensure minimal downtime and improved reliability. 
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses and Audits and compile and facilitate the execution of action plans. 
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives. 
• Ensure efficient management and execution of Condition Monitoring feedback. 
• Ensure efficient resource management to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them. 
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service. 
• Maintain and assist in the compilation of internal and external maintenance reports and provide detailed feedback during maintenance and production review meetings. 
• Assist, guide and control best practice in terms of Root Cause analysis. 
• Implementation, control and management of SLA’s, where required. 
• Control and update of critical controls as needed. 
• Ensure Continuous improvement process with reference to maintenance plans, procedures and activities. 
• Adherence to and control of Management of Change (MOC) principles. 
• Ensure adherence to disciplinary code and deal with corrective action where needed. 
• Identify maintenance-related training needs and implement training plans.