Head: Reactor Maintenance ( Hay Level 18/D3) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas

Job Requirements

• Develop, implement and maintain a maintenance schedule for all systems to ensure regular upkeep and prevent unplanned downtime.
• Coordinate and prioritise scheduled maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and emergency repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Ensure that maintenance work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Regularly review and update maintenance programs and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Promote and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team of approximately 20 personnel, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and IT services staff, ensuring adherence to company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure optimal system performance, minimal downtime, and compliance with statutory certifications for all team members.
• Assess training needs, facilitate technical and statutory training programs, and provide coaching to promote continuous professional development.
• Maintain and update records of maintenance activities, including work orders, schedules, reports, and proper documentation of procedures, equipment specifications, and safety protocols.
• Monitor and report on maintenance performance, system reliability, and costs, while identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and industry trends to improve system reliability and align maintenance activities with broader business goals.
• Oversee the maintenance budget, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively to meet operational requirements.
• Control and monitor the procurement of tools, spares, and equipment for all maintenance activities.
• Ensure cost-effective operations by optimizing resource utilization and reducing unnecessary expenditures.

Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills:

• Focused on identifying inefficiencies, implementing changes, and improving operational processes systematically.
• Managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration require leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure cohesive teamwork
• Innovating and implementing cost-effective solutions involves analytical thinking, creativity, and decision-making abilities to tackle challenges efficiently.
• Ensuring systems operate efficiently and minimizing downtime requires strong planning, organizational, and technical skills.
• Knowledge and enforcement of safety, operational, and regulatory standards demonstrate a focus on compliance, risk management, and attention to detail.
• Work effectively with individuals, teams, or organizations from different countries and cultures to achieve common goals.

Behavioural Competencies

• Project management skills.
• Planning and documentation skills.
• Budgeting.
• Organizing skills.
• Personnel management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Professional attitude.
• High integrity and consequent.
• Mentally alert.
• Dedicated.
• Customer Orientation.
• Time Management.
• Stress Management.
• Adaptability. 

Minimum Qualifications

• BEng Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation /Electronics Engineering NQF Level 8
• An NQF level 5 in leadership/management qualification
• Professional Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (Pr Eng)
• Government Certificate of competence (GCC) is an advantage
• Qualification in Engineering Technology/ operations management is an advantage

Minimum Experience

• 8 years of experience in engineering maintenance environment and 3 years of experience in the management of an engineering maintenance team