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POSITION DETAILS

• Support the manufacturing/warehouse team to supervise security and fire operations for manufacturing/warehouse sites to include staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, fire inspections, and emergency support.   
• Assist with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, AON fire inspection audits, daily plant walks, etc.
• Supervise a team of direct and matrix reports.
• Develop monthly security awareness communications to be provided to employees.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel.  Enforce the Service Level Agreement with the provider, including identifying and escalating performance issues. 
• Enforce Security and Fire manual, bulletins, and protocols to ensure compliance.
• Assist with risk assessments of sites to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity.
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies. 
• Respond to security and fire incidents to include medical, behavioural, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc.  Escalate appropriately to the Regional Security Manager.   
• Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and through the deployment of emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.   
• Collaborate with People Matters, Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Safety representatives as necessary to discuss and resolve workplace issues.
• Identify and escalate physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire related matters. 
• Collaborate with appropriate internal Ford skill teams and external work partners to plan for and provide security coverage for special events.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Know and have a passion for our business and our customers.
• Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice.
• Build strong relationships/be a team player/develop ourselves & others.
• Show initiative, courage, integrity, and good corporate citizenship.
• Improve quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Have a can do, find a way attitude and emotional resilience.
• Hold ourselves and others responsible and accountable for delivering results and satisfying our customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills (soft skills).
• Ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving, conflict management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Establish priorities under changing conditions.
• Exhibit calm, rational behaviour under stressful conditions.
• Administer duties and responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Show initiative and leadership.
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement or military. 
• 3 years’ experience leading and developing teams.

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POSITION DETAILS

• Support the manufacturing/warehouse team to supervise security and fire operations for manufacturing/warehouse sites to include staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, fire inspections, and emergency support.   
• Assist with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, AON fire inspection audits, daily plant walks, etc.
• Supervise a team of direct and matrix reports.
• Develop monthly security awareness communications to be provided to employees.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel.  Enforce the Service Level Agreement with the provider, including identifying and escalating performance issues. 
• Enforce Security and Fire manual, bulletins, and protocols to ensure compliance.
• Assist with risk assessments of sites to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity.
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies. 
• Respond to security and fire incidents to include medical, behavioural, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc.  Escalate appropriately to the Regional Security Manager.   
• Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and through the deployment of emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.   
• Collaborate with People Matters, Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Safety representatives as necessary to discuss and resolve workplace issues.
• Identify and escalate physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire related matters. 
• Collaborate with appropriate internal Ford skill teams and external work partners to plan for and provide security coverage for special events.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Know and have a passion for our business and our customers.
• Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice.
• Build strong relationships/be a team player/develop ourselves & others.
• Show initiative, courage, integrity, and good corporate citizenship.
• Improve quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Have a can do, find a way attitude and emotional resilience.
• Hold ourselves and others responsible and accountable for delivering results and satisfying our customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills (soft skills).
• Ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving, conflict management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Establish priorities under changing conditions.
• Exhibit calm, rational behaviour under stressful conditions.
• Administer duties and responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Show initiative and leadership.
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement or military. 
• 3 years’ experience leading and developing teams.

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Requirements/eligibility to apply:

• Applicants are required to have successfully completed their BCom General / Marketing / Business Management with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
• Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.
• Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit.)
• Full CV
• Copy of ID document
• Copy of matric certificate
• Copy of university academic transcripts
• Qualification certificate
   

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POSITION DETAILS

• Maintain the 5S standard by ensuring shadow boards are clean, organized, fully labeled and containing all the necessary spare parts to reduce the MTTR.
• Ensure maintenance toolboxes are clean, organized, controlled and are available adjacent to the Artisan/Technician area.
• Ensure CMs are captured and closed on time and actions are defined in CCMD/EM.
• Ensure 100% completion of PMs on weekly basis within scheduled timing.
• Preform 1 PJO per day with the artisan and improvements identified and captured in GPA. PJO are captured in a PJO folder
• Ensure action plans are defined to avoid re-occurrence of volume losses. Implemented actions showing performance improvements. Proactive approach to Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
• Responsible approach to all Safety standard regulations like work permits, PTA, Start-Card etc.
• Weekend work planning
• Pro-active maintenance planning during production stops

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• +95% Equipment uptime
• Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to < 20 min
• 100% Area Preventative/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Completion
• Maintain the equipment to ensure MTBF of >500 min
• Ensure the equipment availability of +97%
• Ensure no Open CMs > 30 days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Fault finding ability, Electrical and Mechanical 
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Siemens S7 PLC fault finding and programming skill.
• Allen Bradley PLC fault finding and programming skill.
• Kawasaki Robot fault finding and programming skill.
• HMI –Win CC Scada faultfinding and programming skill.
• Allen Bradley Scada faultfinding and programming skill.
• SEW – Drive fault finding and programming skill.
• Obara frequency wielding experience.
• Auto Sealer systems 
• Bosch adaptive wielding experience
• Network interface fault finding, WFI, Profibus 
• Transfer and hoist systems.
• Behavioral Skill 
• English Oral and written communication
• Leadership Skill
• Willing to work shifts

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• N5 -N6 Plus Electrical or Mechanical Trade Certificate, National Diploma/ S4 Electrical/Mechatronic
• Minimum of 2-3 years within the Automotive Industry
• 3 yrs. Manufacturing experience in a body shop environment will be advantageous.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the 5S standard by ensuring shadow boards are clean, organized, fully labeled and containing all the necessary spare parts to reduce the MTTR.
• Ensure maintenance toolboxes are clean, organized, controlled and are available adjacent to the Artisan/Technician area.
• Ensure CMs are captured and closed on time and actions are defined in CCMD/EM.
• Ensure 100% completion of PMs on weekly basis within scheduled timing.
• Preform 1 PJO per day with the artisan and improvements identified and captured in GPA. PJO are captured in a PJO folder
• Ensure action plans are defined to avoid re-occurrence of volume losses. Implemented actions showing performance improvements. Proactive approach to Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
• Responsible approach to all Safety standard regulations like work permits, PTA, Start-Card etc.
• Weekend work planning
• Pro-active maintenance planning during production stops

QUALIFICATIONS

• N5 -N6 Plus Electrical or Mechanical Trade Certificate, National Diploma/ S4 Electrical/Mechatronic
• Minimum of 2-3 years within the Automotive Industry
• 3 yrs. Manufacturing experience in a body shop environment will be advantageous.      

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Requirements/eligibility to apply:

• Applicants are required to have successfully completed their Degree in Industrial Engineering with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
• Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.

Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit.)

• Full CV
• Copy of ID document
• Copy of matric certificate
• Copy of university academic transcripts
• Qualification certificate

go to method of application »

Requirements/eligibility to apply:

• Applicants are required to have successfully completed their Degree in Industrial Engineering with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
• Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.

Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit.)

• Full CV
• Copy of ID document
• Copy of matric certificate
• Copy of university academic transcripts
• Qualification certificate

go to method of application »

Requirements/eligibility to apply:

• Applicants are required to have successfully completed their BCom in Finance with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
• Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.

Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit.)

• Full CV
• Copy of ID document
• Copy of matric certificate
• Copy of university academic transcripts
• Qualification certificate