Mechanical Foreman - Postmasburg
Salary Negotiable
Postmasburg, Northern Cape
Postmasburg,
Northern Cape
more than 14 days ago
15-08-2014 6:46:52 AM
12-09-2014 6:46:52 AM
Mechanical Foreman
Our client, a mining concern based in the Northern Cape is looking to employ a Mechanical Foreman
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 or N3
• Certificate in First Line Management or equivalent
• Trade certificate as qualified artisan
• N4 certificate in Engineering Studies
• Minimum of 3 years’ applicable plant or mine experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant mechanical experience within an heavy industry, mining or production environment
• Minimum of 2 years’ management or supervisory experience
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation with regard to safety, trade and industry, mining activities and labour
• Knowledge of risk assessment, disciplinary procedures, lockout procedures, lifting equipment, various types of welding, metallurgical processes, engineering processes and budgeting
• Skill in first aid, coaching, tool handling, basic rigging, plating and development
• Supervisory skills
• Communication skills
• Organising and planning skills.
Key Performance areas
Supervising and developing team members
Developing and maintaining productive relations with internal and external customers
Budget and cost control
Adhering to all applicable safety, health and environmental practices and procedures
Supporting and assisting with change initiatives
Generating and implementing team improvement ideas
Ensuring effective and preventative maintenance management of all plant and infrastructure machines, systems and equipment
Coordinating plant shutdowns
Conducting root cause analyses of machinery failures and regular high-cost replacements
Appointing external investigators where necessary and managing the investigation process
Suggesting improvements or remedial action based on investigations
Analysing the effectiveness of labour utilisation
Producing procedures and processes as remedial action
Updating and changing the maintenance system
Performing ad hoc or any other reasonable duties as and when requested from time to time.