Rand Water previously known as the Rand Water Board is a South African water utility that supplies potable water to the Gauteng province and other areas of the country and is the largest water utility in Africa. The water is drawn from numerous sources and is purified and supplied to industry, mining and local municipalities and is also involved in sanitatio...
Reporting to the Mechanical Foreman the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision, control and organizing within the Maintenance Mechanical Section staff put under his/her control in order to ensure availability of an efficient plant & continuous water supply to customers. Assist in giving advice during plant failures and modification with regards to Mechanical Systems at Vereeniging Pumping Station
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12/N3 or equivalent combined with a recognized trade test qualification in the Mechanical trade.
7 Years post apprenticeship experience as a mechanical artisan of which 3 years must be in a supervisory capacity.
Computer literate.
Code B drivers’ license and ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 Test.
Knowledge of SAP and MAXIMO will serve as an added advantage.
Primary Duties
The incumbent will ensure availability of an effective plant and continuous water supply to customers. The critical functions will include:
Ensuring optimal availability and reliability of plant and machinery in the most cost effective manner.
Management of staff and activities within the maintenance mechanical workshop by maintaining good labour relations.
Ensure mechanical plant, equipment and installations are maintained at acceptable standards. Initiate investigations into problematic plant and equipment as well as performing conditioning monitoring. Provide sound technical reports regarding plants and equipment to maintenance management for decision making purposes and doing research and advice maintenance management on industry best practices.
Manage attendance, utilization and training of staff. Recruitment of staff within area of responsibility in line with Employment equity objectives and targets to facilitate succession planning, promotion and development of staff members.
Ensure Legal and procedural compliance in line Rand Water policies and procedures.
Financial Management including budgeting cost allocation & variance reporting for the Maintenance Mechanical Section.
Control and monitor Contractors performing projects on site.
Knowledge
Interpretation of Mechanical drawings
Advanced Mechanical faultfinding techniques
Ability to develop scope of work specifications
Trouble shooting
ISO 9001, 14001 & Occupational Health and Safety
Safe working procedures
Skills
Computer
Good communication skills (both spoken and written)
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