Plant Manager, Power & Utilities

West Coast Personnel; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Manager with a strong background in power plant operations. This role requires overseeing the overall performance of the plant, including production, maintenance, and HR management. The ideal candidate will possess a Mechanical or Electrical Degree and a Government Certificate of Competency. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards while managing procurement and operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will drive success and innovation in a vital sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years as a Plant Manager in a power plant or 5 years as Production/Maintenance Manager.
• Knowledge of SHERQ systems and conducting risk assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for plant performance and management of operations.
• Compiling strategic reports and managing health & safety responsibilities.

Skills

Knowledge of power plant operations

Understanding of SHERQ management systems

Risk assessment skills

Numeric reasoning ability

Project management principles

Communication skills

Team player skills

Procedure and report writing skills

Education

Mechanical and/or Electrical Degree

Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Mechanical and/or Electrical Degree or equivalent.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)
• 2 Years experience as a Plant Manager in a power plant/utilities environment
• Or 5 Years experience as a Production Manager in a power plant/utilities environment
• Or 5 Years experience as a Maintenance Manager in a power plant/utilities environment.

Key Performance Outputs:

• Overall responsibility for the plant performance.
• Production Management
• Maintenance management
• Operations management
• HR management
• Procurement management
• Works management
• Safety and risk management
• Outages and outage management
• Change management
• Set up and management of key performance indicators per discipline above.
• 16(2) Appointee by Shareholders (Actom) to carry out health & safety responsibilities.
• 19(3) Chairperson of health & safety committee.
• Compiling and submission of strategic reports to Operator and client including but not limited to engineering budget, site performances, performance, safety performance, and environmental performance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of power plant operations and associated risks.
• Knowledge and understanding of SHERQ management systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of conducting risk assessments.
• Good numeric reasoning ability.
• Organised, efficient, and ability to multi-task.
• Deadline driven and the ability to work under pressure.
• Project management principles.
• Sound knowledge of human behaviour and occupational hygiene.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Facilitation and presentation skills.
• Procedure and report writing skills.
• Team player, motivating, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent legislative knowledge and the ability to implement and manage SHERQ legislation.
• Punctual and reactive to emergency situations.