A large multidisciplinary Construction company operating throughout South Africa, Africa is looking for suitably qualified Earthmoving Plant Agents/Managers with a sound knowledge of heavy earthmoving Plant (Yellow Metal) and who are prepared to travel when necessary.

Position: Plant Agent/Manager

Qualification BSc/BTech/ND Mechanical Engineering and or Trade Tested Millwright/Diesel Mechanic

Experience Min 10-15 years on Heavy Earthmoving Equipment (Yellow Plant). Min 5 years supervisory experience.

No. of Staff reporting to Mechanics & Mechanics assistants

Responsibilities:

- Manage all preventative and corrective maintenance of the fleet
- Manage all legal requirements such as licensing, Calibration, COF
- Repairs & Maintenance on Heavy duty Earthmoving plant including engines, brakes, clutch, suspension, limited
electrics/Pneumatics/hydraulics
- Monitoring of Costs
- Stock control (parts)
- Administrative work such as job cards, purchasing, maintenance schedules, maintenance books etc.
- Health and Safety
- Upholding the Company’s policies and procedures
- Able to travel and work away from home (site visits).

Inherent requirements

- Good management skills
- Leadership skills
- Interested in also working hands on
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- MS Office experience

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying for the above position, please consider your application unsuccessful, we will however endeavour to search for suitable positions that may be appropriate to your experience and location.