October 15, 2024

Farm Manager SA

Lydenburg

MAINTENANCE MANAGER / PLANNER – FM1974

Lydenburg Area – Mpumalanga: Our client is looking for a Maintenance Manager / Planner to join the team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12
Strong mechanical, electrical and maintenance knowledge and experience
Relevant Trade qualification is essential
Minimum 5 years as a qualified artisan in a production environment, with electrical experience suited to a production environment.
Basic knowledge of plumbing, refrigeration, boiler making, rigging, etc.
Experience working in the Agricultural Packhouse industry will be advantageous

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to be a team leader and player
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to take initiative
Strong time management, planning and preparation ability
Good attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Proven MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)
Proven skills in electrical planning, wiring, fault finding, and maintenance of motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Operations
- Supervise, coordinate and plan preventative maintenance schedules on equipment, machinery and buildings
- Organizing and coordinating the material and human resources required to complete jobs
- Assist with the installation of new equipment and seamless integration of new systems
- Participate in establishing work schedules. Ensure that the schedules are correctly executed
- Ensure forklifts (fleet) maintenance, repairs, and services
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Implement and promote practices that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in maintenance operations.
- Energy Management
- Parts availability management.
Communication and Reporting
Identify and address potential issues before escalation by keeping open lines of communication with all departments. Establish feedback loops to continuously improve communication and processes.
Management
- Develop and implement a proactive/preventative maintenance strategy
- Planning, managing and controlling the maintenance budgets
- Manage and oversee workshop and spare parts area
- Managing and planning a digital maintenance system (CMMS)
Compliance
- Ensure all compliance-related maintenance tasks, including certification (COC), services and repairs, are completed as required
- Adherence to policies and regulations
Health and Safety
- Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials and handling equipment
- Ensure safety protocols are followed and implemented
- Risk mitigation and hazard management
Human Resources
- Manage staff performance, discipline, and training
- Succession Planning

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
To apply CLICK THIS LINK and upload your CV https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&Vac Ref=FM001974&preview=701f80c1d8ec8fb715c420192dfdd8a8