Technical Manager (Maintenance)

SUMMARY:
Technical Manager (Maintenance)
White River
Market Related Salary

Our client in the Forestry (wood/sawmill) industry is looking for a Technical Manager (Maintenance) to join their team in White River, Mpumalanga.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Valid grade 12 qualification (or equivalent) with proof thereof required
• Formal Electrical and/or Mechanical Trade Test certification and/or Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7) and/or Equivalent
• Fluency in English required (Reading, writing & speaking) (Fluency in additional official language/s advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience Engineering Foreman or similar position with contactable references (experience in a Sawmill advantageous)
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa advantageous
• Membership of the South African Engineering Association advantageous
• Sound knowledge of and technical aptitude for sawmilling and timber value-adding equipment and machinery advantageous
• Sound knowledge of relevant safety legislation and systems (Safety & Risk Management Course advantageous)
• Innovative mindset with a willingness to explore new means to convert equipment to be more efficient and productive at least cost
• Strong emphasis on driving a culture of preventative maintenance as opposed to reactive maintenance
• Good interpersonal skills (need to liaise with seniors, peers and subordinates)
• Good People management skills, technical skills, and observational skills
• Good team player
• Effective communication skills
• Experience working in high pressure production environment