Earthmoving Workshop Manager

SPH Kundalila; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks an Earthmoving Workshop Manager in Rustenburg. The role involves managing repairs and maintenance of earthmoving equipment to ensure a minimum 85% availability. Candidates must have a Diesel Mechanic trade qualification or mechanical engineering degree, along with a minimum of five years in a workshop management role. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong mechanical and financial aptitude, alongside effective people management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in a Workshop Manager role or equivalent.
• Proven technical service experience in machinery repair.
• Experience in major rebuilds of heavy earthmoving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair and maintenance of earthmoving equipment.
• Achieve over 85% equipment availability on site.
• Schedule services and oversee daily plant operations.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Technical Aptitude

Financial & Reporting Skills

Physical Aptitude

People Management Skills

Education

Trade qualification Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic

National Diploma / Degree Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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