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