Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, based in the east of Johannesburg and a technology leader offering future-orientated railway systems to rail asset owners across sub-Saharan Africa that designs, manufactures and supplies all turnouts and turnouts components, supplies railway rails, and provides welding and logistics services is currently seeking the services of a Maintenance Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Artisan (Millwright) or B Tech Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years’ work experience in the role in a mechanical engineering environment
• Management/Leadership training certificate (added advantage)
• High level of management skills, e.g. planning and problem solving
• High level of diagnostic skills
• Exceptional customer relations management skills
• Assertive and decisive
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• MS Office literate, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Proper implementation of functional policies
• Develop and implement new initiatives to enhance processes
• Develop & implement an effective preventive maintenance plan
• Implement financial controls to manage functional budget
• Ensure effective & efficient outsource of maintenance activities/work
• Manage tool store
• Effective management of fuel inventories
• Ensure compressed air is always available
• Ensure lifting equipment is inspected and maintained in line with legal requirements
• Ensure reliable availability of critical mechanical components
• Develop individual and team competence
• Effective management of team performance
• Maintain an effective management information system

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Individuals who wish to apply must contact the human resources department to obtain application forms or for further advice.
2. Copies of certificates must be attached to all applications.
3. The company subscribes to the objectives of the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998, as amended, and all appointments are made in terms of the company’s HR Policy.