ARTISAN CHIEF GRADE A: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE REF: (GPW 26/014)

GPW; Pretoria; Sur place; ZAR 450 000 - 549 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GPW in Pretoria seeks an experienced Artisan Foreman to oversee maintenance and repair of plant equipment. You will analyze equipment specifications, schedule maintenance, and ensure compliance with GPW quality standards and SHERQ requirements.

The role requires a trade-tested mechanical fitter with a 10-year track record post-apprenticeship, 3 years at foreman level, and a valid driver's license. Applicants must be able to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ post-apprenticeship experience with 3 years at Artisan Foreman level.
• Trade-tested mechanical fitter qualification required.
• Grade 12 is advantageous for application.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and repair GPW equipment; analyze specifications and capacity data.
• Schedule maintenance based on the Maintenance Plan and production requirements.
• Update and track maintenance history; monitor equipment availability and mean times to repair.
• Produce reports and drive continuous improvement in maintenance quality and safety.

Connaissances

10+ years post-apprenticeship

3 years Artisan Foreman level

Positive security clearance

SHREQ knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Formation

Grade 10 or equivalent

Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical (Fitter)

Grade 12 advantageous

Description du poste

SALARY: R499 470.00 per annum (OSD)

CENTRE: Pretoria

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.

Link: GPW 26/014

ENQUIRIES: Mr. T Tsebe – 012 748 6288

CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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