Engineering Foreman (Diesel Mechanic)
ACC Consultancy
Other, Mpumalanga
Diesel and motor mechanics keep SA's fleets and machinery running, a trade-tested role with strong earning potential.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, diesel mechanic roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R33 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Position Title : Engineering Foreman (Diesel Mechanic)
Our client, a hard-rock underground gold mining operation based in the Barberton area of Mpumalanga, is seeking to appoint an experienced Engineering Foreman to join its engineering team.
Minimum Qualifications And Experience
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- Recognised trade certificate as a Diesel Mechanic
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a qualified diesel mechanic
- At least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory position
- Previous experience in hard-rock underground trackless mining
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of Epiroc S1L, 281 and 282 drill rigs, dump trucks and LHDs
Additional Criteria
- Strong leadership and supervisory ability
- Mechanical aptitude — the ability to apply the fundamentals of basic automotive repair and maintenance technology, and to recognise and respond to typical maintenance defects
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuits
- Strong prioritisation skills — the ability to rank issues, tasks and objectives according to their relative importance
Key Responsibilities And Duties
- Ensure compliance with legal and company safety requirements
- Ensure quality and timely completion of statutory and workplace inspections
- Maintain equipment availability and reliability
- Ensure compliance with planned maintenance schedules
- Reduce repeat breakdowns and equipment failures
- Manage maintenance response and repair times
- Maintain the quality of completed maintenance and repair work
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of maintenance records
- Control overtime, spares, consumables and maintenance costs
- Manage employee performance, discipline and development
- Maintain housekeeping standards and the condition of workshops and work areas
- Ensure effective communication and shift handovers
- Drive the implementation and close-out of audit and investigation findings
Selection Terms and Conditions
- Appointment is subject to the candidate being certified medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996
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