Fitters Manager (Mechanical/Maintenance) at SA Metal Group

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment
• Managing the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Managing compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures
• Manage and assist where possible with any breakdowns on all Production machinery
• Assist employees with fault finding and giving suitable input on diagnostics
• Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
• Investigate breakdowns and provide accurate feedback and forecasting
• Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly
• Liaising with suitable suppliers and sourcing quality of parts and spares
• Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery
• Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
• Planning of department needs with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors as well as the effective execution of the said planning
• Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers
• Manage the distribution of overtime between the team
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
• Review training requirements of the staff and report back to Engineering Manager and/or Directors the needs
• Take ownership and manage the CWorks processes for the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Monitor quality and efficiency of teams’ work programs and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors
• Manage the manpower utilization and ensure it remains above 75% of work hours allocated
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Any other tasks, as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate
• Valid divers license
• Previous management or leadership experience
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
• Must be physical fit and able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Hydraulic background will be an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Strong administrative ability
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Must be of sober habits
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Result-driven
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Ability to lead by example
• Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability