HOD: PEM at South African Bank Note Company

Purpose

• To provide managerial leadership and strategic direction to the PEM department to ensure equipment availability in order to meet production demands in support of customer requirements.

Main Responsibilities (not limited to):

• To develop, implement and maintain a PEM strategy for the department.
• To ensure equipment availability and reliability to meet set targets in support of the Company strategy.
• To ensure the availability objectives are met in a cost-effective manner against international standards and benchmarks through the promotion of a culture of continuous improvement.
• To drive high quality workmanship standards within the department to meet the expectations of the Production department.
• To document and report on activities of the department.
• To compile, submit and manage the budget for the department in support of the strategic objectives of the company.
• To manage the performance, development and recruitment of staff in the department; and ensure a competent, engaged and multi-skilled workforce.
• To implement and maintain an operational risk management strategy in accordance with the SABN risk management framework.
• To ensure a safe working environment and practices for own staff and compliance to OHS Act and internal policies and procedures for the Factory.
• To ensure ISO certification is maintained through documentation, registration and maintenance of departmental processes and compliance thereto.

The Ideal candidate is likely to have:

• BSc in Engineering / B. Eng OR relevant engineering degree
• Master’s in Engineering would be an added advantage
• Post graduate qualification in business management would be an added advantage
• Government Certificate of Competence (GCC) Factories is required  
• 10 to 15 years’ experience in Maintenance Engineering of which 5 years in Senior Management role

Knowledge and Skills:

• Maintenance Engineering principles and practices
• OHS and other relevant legislation
• Company policies and procedures
• Management Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Systems Thinking
• Diversity management
• Change management
• Asset management
• Budgeting and financial management
• Employee engagement
• Industrial relations