Fitters Manager

SA Metal

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

15 days paid leave per annum

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

SA Metal in South Africa is looking for a dedicated Fitters Manager to oversee maintenance activities. The role involves managing the Fitters team and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, a Red Seal Trade Test, and a strong background in mechanical fitting. Benefits include provident fund, medical aid, and paid leave.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry.
At least 5 years of proven management experience.
Must be physically fit and able to work at heights.
Hydraulic background will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs.
Monitor the quality and efficiency of the team's work and report issues.
Manage compliance with in-house maintenance program and procedures.
Assist employees with fault finding and diagnostics.

Skills

Management experience

Mechanical fitting

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test

Tools

Power tools

Electronic Maintenance systems

Job description

Job description: 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

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
Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
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