Rustenburg: Earthmoving Workshop Manager

POSITION: Earthmoving Workshop Manager BUSINESS UNIT: Mining JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Managing and overseeing the effective repair and maintenance of all earthmoving equipment. Ensure to achieve, or exceed, equipment availability of at least 85% for all equipment on site. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES): Plant (Earthmoving Equipment) Performance Scheduling of services and ensure all the paper work is in order. Co-ordinate the inspection lists and delegate daily duties to the Plant Foreman. Co-ordinate the daily duties of the service supervisors. Monitor equipment availabilities on a daily basis. Follow up on breakdowns as a matter of urgency. Maintain an 85% fleet availability. Minimise all fleet downtime and treat with sense of urgency. Job planning on a daily basis. Plant Administration Function Stores and Stock Control Plant HR function Total quality of maintenance function Ensure compliance to Safety & Quality policies, procedures and standards ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Trade qualification Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic and/or National Diploma/Degree Mechanical Engineering(Strong advantage) No criminal record Valid Driver’s license EXPERIENCE: At least five years’ experience in a Workshop Manager position (Sect 13 Artisan) or alternatively 3-5 years’ in a similar level role (N. Dip/Degree:Mechanical Engineering) At least two years technical service experience. Major rebuild of heavy earthmoving equipment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Mechanical Aptitude Technical Aptitude Financial & Reporting Skills Physical Aptitude People Management Skills BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Approach work strategically Drive financial optimisation and efficiency Effective resource management Empower and motivate others effectively Establish interpersonal tolerance and teamwork practices Incorporate new approaches in key change initiatives Produce effective business results Show initiative and make things happen