Fitters Manager

2 weeks ago

Epping, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment
  • Managing the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
  • Managing compliance and adherence to the Company inhouse maintenance program and procedures
  • Manage and assist where possible with any breakdowns on all Production machinery
  • Assist employees with fault finding and giving suitable input on diagnostics
  • Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
  • Investigate breakdowns and provide accurate feedback and forecasting
  • Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly
  • Liaising with suitable suppliers and sourcing quality of parts and spares
  • Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery
  • Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
  • Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from Engineering management as required
  • Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department
  • Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
  • Planning of department needs with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors as well as the effective execution of the said planning
  • Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers
  • Manage the distribution of overtime between the team
  • Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
  • Review training requirements of the staff and report back to Engineering Manager and/or Directors the needs
  • Take ownership and manage the CWorks processes for the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
  • Monitor quality and efficiency of teams' work programs and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors
  • Manage the manpower utilization and ensure it remains above 75% of work hours allocated
  • Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Any other tasks, as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria

  • Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
  • Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate
  • Valid divers license
  • Previous management or leadership experience
  • Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
  • Must be physical fit and able to work at heights
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces
  • Hydraulic background will be an advantage
  • Valid driver's license
  • Extensive knowledge of power tools
  • Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
  • Strong administrative ability
  • Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
  • Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
  • Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

  • Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
  • Must be of sober habits
  • Hands on practical approach to the job
  • Hard working and selfmotivated
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Display a professional work approach
  • Resultdriven
  • Logical and detail orientated
  • Excellent standards in execution
  • Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
  • Priority management
  • Excellent communication skills on all levels
  • Ability to lead by example
  • Clear leadership ability
  • Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability

Type - Permanent

Reporting to:
Engineering Manager and Engineering Divisional Directors

Job type:
Permanent position

Benefits include

  • Provident fund
  • Life cover
  • Funeral cover


 Medical aid
  • Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
  • 15 x paid leave days per annum
  • Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

  • 07:30 17:00 Monday Thursday
  • 07:30 16:00 Fridays
  • May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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