Mechanical Foreman - M Hay band at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    
Reporting to the Maintenance Co-ordinator Mechanical, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision, control & organising of the Maintenance Mechanical Section staff under his/her control in order to ensure availability of an efficient plant & continuous water supply to customers.

Minimum Requirements    

• N6 National Technical certificate with a recognized trade test or National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years’ post trade experience in a mechanical engineering environment
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory environment
• Code B drivers’ license and ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test
• Sound labour relations skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office including SAP)
• Must have completed a Supervisory Development Programme or equivalent.
• New Management Programme will be an added advantage

Primary Duties    

• Effectively manage mechanical resources and ensure optimum plant availability and reliability.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance tasks are done.
• Do formal monthly plant inspections and informal daily inspections with artisans.
• Setting of standards for work done and ensuring compliance.
• Give input and executes plant improvements and modifications
• Initiate and execute shutdown work
• Reporting and analyses of section performance data
• Partake in formal RCM program
• Co-ordination of projects including mechanical contract work at site.
• Supervision of staff and maintaining good labour relations.
• Financial management for the mechanical maintenance section.

Knowledge    

• Knowledge of OHS Act and its application.
• OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and 45001
• Operation of dosing pumps and large pumping units
• Water purification and treatment process
• Reliability centred maintenance and root cause analysis
• Budget control

Skills    

• Good leadership and sound labour relations skills
• Communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Analytical skills to do fault-finding and problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills
• Conflict
• Good decision making skills
• Attitude    
• Deadline orientated
• Performance driven
• Service orientated
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Work independently

Closing Date: 6th, April 2022