Fitters Manager

SA Metal Group; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

SA Metal Group is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Fitter/Manager to lead the maintenance team in a fast-paced heavy industry environment.

You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, manage parts sourcing, and drive productivity while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and hands-on management experience in a heavy industry setting.
• Proven ability to plan and manage maintenance programs for multiple machines and equipment.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage routine, planned and preventive maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment.
• Monitor quality and efficiency of teams’ work and report issues to Engineering Manager or Directors.
• Manage mechanical inspections on production machinery and assist with fault finding and diagnostics.
• Ensure compliance with the in-house maintenance program, procedures, and safety rules.
• Lead and supervise workshop activities to maximize uptime and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Red Seal Fitter

Grade 12

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)

Job description

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

The Fitters department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment. The Fitters Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Fitters team to ensure all mechanical equipment, machinery, and the plant operates efficiently, safely, and reliably. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of teams’ work and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors
• Managing the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Managing compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures
• Manage and assist where possible with all critical breakdowns on all Production machinery as well as breakdown investigation and forecasting
• Assist employees with fault finding and giving suitable input on diagnostics
• Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
• Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly
• Liaising with suitable suppliers and sourcing of quality parts and spares
• Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery
• Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
• Planning of department needs with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors as well as the effective execution of the said planning
• Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers
• Manage the distribution of overtime between the team
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
• Manage and implement KPIs set out by the engineering team, and tracked by the CMMS
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Any other tasks, as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate or suitable higher qualification
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
• Atleast 5 years of proven management experience
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Hydraulic background will be an advantage
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Strong administrative ability
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Experience with compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Must be of sober habits
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Ability to lead by example
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability

Other Information:

Job title:

Reporting to:

Senior Engineering Manager and Divisional Directors of Engineering

Job type:

Benefits include

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Skills

Fitting Management Mechanical Maintenance Repairs SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)