MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12
Strong mechanical, electrical and maintenance knowledge and experience
Relevant Trade qualification is essential
Minimum 5 years as a qualified artisan in a production environment, with electrical experience suited to a production environment.
Basic knowledge of plumbing, refrigeration, boiler making, rigging, etc.
Experience working in the Agricultural Packhouse industry will be advantageous
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to be a team leader and player
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to take initiative
Strong time management, planning and preparation ability
Good attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Proven MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
Proven skills in electrical planning, wiring, fault finding, and maintenance of motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
Operations
Supervise, coordinate and plan preventative maintenance schedules on equipment, machinery and buildings
Organizing and coordinating the material and human resources required to complete jobs
Assist with the installation of new equipment and seamless integration of new systems
Participate in establishing work schedules. Ensure that the schedules are correctly executed
Ensure forklifts (fleet) maintenance, repairs, and services
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Implement and promote practices that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in maintenance operations.
Energy Management
Parts availability management.
Communication and Reporting
Identify and address potential issues before escalation by keeping open lines of communication with all departments. Establish feedback loops to continuously improve communication and processes.
Management
Develop and implement a proactive/preventative maintenance strategy
Planning, managing and controlling the maintenance budgets
Manage and oversee workshop and spare parts area
Managing and planning a digital maintenance system (CMMS)
Compliance
Ensure all compliance-related maintenance tasks, including certification (COC), services and repairs, are completed as required
Adherence to policies and regulations
Health and Safety
Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials and handling equipment
Ensure safety protocols are followed and implemented
Risk mitigation and hazard management
Human Resources
Manage staff performance, discipline, and training
Succession Planning
ONLY
short-listed candidates will be contacted
