An agricultural company in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province, requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Workshop/Maintenance Manager

This position reports to the Engineering Manager

Main duties and responsibilities

• the provision of a comprehensive engineering and maintenance services to all operations within all business units
• to lead a team of senior artisans in boiler making ,electrical, light and heavy vehicle mechanic and construction
• provide sound technical advice to the management team on the latest developments in technology, plant and equipment available and how to best utilize and maintain the existing plant and equipment


Qualifications/Experience
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and/or Degree in Agriculture
• 5 years direct experience in maintenance management
• Experience in maintenance coordination and management training will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s licence

Knowledge
• Financial Management: running and maintenance of fleet and infrastructure
• Effective Planning and control of project implementation within specifications and budgets
• Manage artisans and ensure that they provide quality and cost-effective breakdown and preventative maintenance service through implementation of the official performance system
• Knowledge of health safety regulations and training
• Sound Knowledge of construction methodologies

Skills
• Working with engineers, technicians and artisans to ensure all products and systems requirements are taken into account
• Working with other professionals such as accountants and human resources personnel to mange budgets and personnel
• Supervising artisans and sub-contractors and ensuring effective communication in order avoid errors
• Attending training courses and conferences
• Quality control analysis-conduct test and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Have good analytical skills, be strong leader, motivator, implementer and be able to manage people

Attitude/behaviour
• Must have integrity, initiative, energy and drive
• Be able to meet deadlines at all times and work in a structured way under pressure
• Good decision maker and planner
• Good communication skills, be able to deal with a range of people i.e. farmers, contractors, suppliers, public and workforce

The Company offers a market related Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

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