Manager Mechanical – REF: MECHMANG -JWEX382/2023 at Johannesburg Water

PURPOSE:

• Manage the operations on repairs and maintenance to Mechanical Plant, equipment, instrumentation and Yellow Machines located at Johannesburg Water’s Treatment Works in accordance to General Machinery Regulations section 2.1 and 2.7 (OHSA) and SANS codes of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and ensure the scheduling, installation, repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment, instrumentation and Yellow Machines located at the various Wastewater Treatment Works in compliance to OHSA and SANS codes of practice.
• Ensure that identified critical spares are available at the Works stores. Re-order materials and spares as and when required.
• Oversee projects by providing technical advice and direction to CAPEX department including consultants with regards to the design of new installations and upgrade of existing installations.
• Oversee the approval of designs and monitor progress of work according to JWater approved standards.
• Sign off practical completion of work. Manage staff in terms of Human Resources policies.
• Identify job specific training and development needs in line with JWater skills development plan.
• Carry out responsibilities as outlined in the GMR 2.7 and Constructions Supervisor (CR 6.1) appointment and other relevant Safety appointments (Disaster Management reps and Safety Committee reps).
• Monitor and enforce safety requirements in the workplace by carrying out risk assessments and on-the-job assessments.
• Participate in Health and Safety Audits. Advise the Regional Maintenance Manager with the annual capital (CAPEX) and operating estimates (OPEX).
• Report to Regional Maintenance Manager on high expenditure equipment.
• Manage and control overtime budget.
• Liaise with contractors on an Ad hoc basis to ensure that all outsourced work is completed within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with suppliers with regards to delivery of spares.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• B-tech / BSC /B Degree in Mechanical Engineering (NQF7) / Advanced Diploma / Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years’ experience repairs, various maintenance processes of which 2 must be at managerial level. Wastewater treatment experience will be an added advantage. Computerized maintenance system. Occupational Health and Safety implementation
• License Code EB
• Specific Occupational Medical Fitness.