Chief Artisan: Equipment Maintenance (GPW 24/16) needed at Government Printing Works
Job title : Chief Artisan: Equipment Maintenance (GPW 24/16)
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : January 09, 2025
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REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 10 qualification plus a completed apprenticeship. Trade Test certificate in a Mechanical-related field. At least 10 years post-qualification experience as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman / Team Leader. 3 years’ proven supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license is essential.
- Grade 12 and working in a manufacturing environment will be an advantage. Knowledge of, and experience in OHS, SHERQ and other regulations and policies. Commitment to work shifts. Extending working hours may be required.
DUTIES :
- Ensure efficient maintenance and repair of production equipment. Supervise and lead an engineering maintenance team. Ensure the accurate analysis of equipment specifications and equipment capacity data and determine reliability-centered maintenance schedules. Schedule maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, considering the Maintenance Plan.
- Participate in the generating of an agreed equipment plan for an 8-week rolling horizon, ensuring maximum machine availability. Ensure the escalating and expediting of operations that delay maintenance schedules. Actively participate in planning meetings to finalise priority of work orders, optimise downtime windows, and reduce production lead times.
- Ensure the following-up and communicating of the schedule to all resources: maintenance, production, outside services, stores, and engineering. Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW and any regulatory bodies.
- Confer with department supervisors to determine the status and quality of scheduled maintenance. Prepare regular maintenance and repair reports. Assist with the developing, review, implementing and complying with the relevant procedures and policies as required by GPW.
- Review factors that could affect the quality of maintenance/repair work and put corrective measures in place if required. Prepare maintenance and repair reports. Supervise Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division and ensure compliance with all OHSA safety requirements.
How to Apply for this Offer
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (NB. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies, the old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020) and must be completed in full with page 2 duly signed (failure to do so will result in your application not being considered), and clear indication of the reference number on the Z83. The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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