Maintenance Foreman

Job Ref #: AO-1395
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture Maintenance Foreman
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Animal Feeds requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results-driven candidate to be responsible for the overall management of the maintenance program. Maintenance Foreman

Job Description Maintenance Foreman

Responsible for the overall management of the maintenance program.

Job Requirements Maintenance Foreman

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification
• Trade certificate: Millwright
• Registered Wireman’s Licence – Category 2: Installation Electrician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE  Maintenance Foreman     

• 6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright
• Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS    

• Plan the maintenance schedule
• Inspect and repair machinery and equipment
• Maintain an up-to-date list of  critical spares, procure and manage spare parts and stock on emergency spares
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery to prevent mechanical and electrical breakdowns
• Oversee the speedy repairs of unplanned breakdowns
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance program by accurately documenting preventative inspections and recommending the replacement and/or repairs of equipment and machinery
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
• Manage and control the plant’s budget
• Monitor and prevent food safety risks in work areas, ensure food safety awareness and report non-conforming products
• Ensure health and safety are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES    

• Practical/hands-on mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance
• Leadership and management skills
• Management experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance planning

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Critical thinking
• Energetic and motivated
• Insightful
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quality orientated
• Reliability
• Safety-conscious

 

Closing date: 12 January 2024

 

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity PolicyMaintenance Foreman

 

Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.  Maintenance Foreman

 

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. Maintenance Foreman

 

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.

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