Artisan Chief Grade A: Equipment Maintenance

Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
• Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical (trade-tested fitter).
• Grade 12 will be an advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years' post-apprenticeship appropriate experience of which 3 years should be at Artisan Foreman level.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• Specialised knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts.
• Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act.
• Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Duties

• Ensure efficient maintenance and repair of all GPW equipment:
• Ensure the accurate analysis of equipment specifications and equipment capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine Reliability Centered Maintenance schedules.
• Schedule maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, taking into account the Maintenance Plan, production requirements and equipment requirements.
• Ensure the compiling and updating of the schedule to keep track and build an accurate history of each machine.
• Participate in the generating of an agreed Equipment Plan for an 8-week rolling horizon, ensuring maximum machine availability.
• Monitor the timely issuing of the equipment maintenance plans to Factory Managers.
• Perform root cause analyses on machine breakdowns and report thereon.
• Manage and control the status of work and backlog for work order submission to work order completion.
• Status may include waiting for planning, waiting parts, ready to schedule, scheduled, etc.
• Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW:
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status and quality of scheduled maintenance.
• Review factors that could affect the quality of maintenance/repair work and put mitigating measures in place if required.
• Monitor progress to track performance against the plan and to identify early warning signs.
• Prepare maintenance and repair reports.
• Develop and implement programs to improve Mean Time To Repair and Mean Time Between Failure and any other strategic maintenance aspect as instructed by GPW Management.
• Improve quality of maintenance work and reduce number of re-work jobs and complaints.
• Ensure the ideology of continuous improvement is applied to all facets of maintenance within span of control.
• Manage safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division:
• Comply with all OHSA safety requirements.
• Monitor and mitigate plant related safety risks.
• Ensure that SHERQ processes are adhered to.
• Participate in all SHERQ activities within GPW as and when required.
• Supervise, train, coach and develop staff in the Division:
• Oversee/monitor the training programmes in the Division.
• Allocate work to subordinates.
• Conduct quality assurance on work carried out by subordinates.
• Conduct performance assessment.
• Ensure compliance with GPW policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Manage attendance, leave, and discipline in accordance with HR prescripts.
• Observe and participate in the development of policies and procedures:
• Manage the developing, review, implementing and complying with the relevant procedures and policies as required by GPW.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the functional area.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment.
• NB:
• Picture/Snapshot, Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
• Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
• Use the correct email address associated with the post.
• Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
• Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
• Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
• Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
• The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre- entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).
• Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course.
• The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/SMS pre-entry programme.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
• Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this process and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts.