General Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical), D2

SUMMARY:
Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects

POSITION INFO:

There is position for GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR (MECHANICAL) Free State.

The role:

The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage company Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery and equipment and managing resources and people to achieve planned production targets.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
• Optimise planned maintenance schedules of machinery and equipment ensuring that equipment is effectively maintained
• Research and implement best practice systems with respect to cost, maintenance, safety and people management
• Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Financial Budgeting & Management
• Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects
• Sound knowledge of conveyor belts, transfer chutes, screening, crushing, stacker-reclaimers, pumps, dense medium separation plant and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
• Manage conveyor belt inventory and forecasting
• Management of critical spares and sub-assemblies (stock levels/turnaround time and quality of repairs)
• Structural integrity maintenance management
• Managing structural/mechanical/hydraulic drawing libraries

Requirements:

• N4 Technical certificate and recognised Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering Degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an appointed 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman
• Safety & Risk Management Course
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Energy Act, Basic Conditions of Employment and Environmental Legislation
• An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining industry
• Aware of best practices and new technologies relating to Engineering Principles and Processes
• Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

send CV, ID, DRIVERS LICENCE, TRADE TEST CERTIFICATE AND FITNESS CERTIFICATE.