Lifting Machinery Inspector - Bethal at Steinmuller Africa

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure daily planning and targets with regards to inspection, service, repair and testing of all types of lifting tackle, equipment and machinery are met.
• Comply with all legal requirements as described in the OHS Act, regulations, SANS standards and Company policies and procedures.
• Assess and verify work done on lifting equipment and machinery according to the check sheet and job cards before signing off.
• Manage data clerk and verify documentation i.e. job cards ensure speedy turnaround of certificates.
• Continuously look for improved methods of testing and streamlining the processes.
• Assess and verify information on certificates and sign before signing off.
• Ensure check sheets and certificates are stored electronically and available on request.
• Ensure continuous development of team through training initiatives.
• Maintain and certification of test equipment for load testing.
• Do “on site” inspections, maintenance, repairs and testing of lifting equipment and machinery.
• Ensure safe working environment, hazard identification and conduct risk assessments.
• Compile quotations for clients to do inspections, repair and testing of lifting equipment and machinery.
• Attend to complaints with regards to lifting tackle, equipment and machinery from internal and external clients.
• Compile of reports on feedback from external and internal clients.
• Maintain sound work relationships with external and internal clients.
• Negotiate with external contractors regarding emergency repair.
• Assess performance of direct reports.
• Facilitate grievance and disciplinary procedure.
• Any other task that is needed from time to time which is reasonable and within the ability of the LMI.

Competencies:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Display and take initiative and be proactive.
• High accuracy.
• Results driven.
• Good planning and execution skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Qualified Artisan.
• National Certificate: Lifting Machinery Inspection qualification.
• Registered at the Engineering Council of South Africa as a registered Lifting Machinery Inspector for the categories Lever hoist, chain block, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklift, MEWP, Hydraulic industrial lifting devices, vehicle hoist and lifting tackle.
• 5 Years’ relevant experience in a lifting equipment and machinery environment.
• Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook, Word and Excel).