Artisan Chief Grade A: Equipment Maintenance

About

Leads maintenance planning, repair quality, SHERQ and staff supervision for Government Printing Works equipment. Requires a mechanical fitter trade test and at least 10 years’ relevant post-apprenticeship experience. Salary: R499 470 per annum (OSD). Reference: GPW 26/014. Duty station: Pretoria.

How to apply

Apply online through the official Government Printing Works advert page using Link: GPW 26/014. Attach only a completed Z83 form and CV combined in one PDF attachment where applying online; alternatively hand deliver to 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient maintenance and repair of all GPW equipment.
• Ensure the accurate analysis of equipment specifications and equipment capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine Reliability Centered Maintenance schedules.
• Schedule maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Ensure the compiling and updating of the schedule to keep track and build an accurate history of each machine.
• Participate in the generating of an agreed Equipment Plan for an 8-week rolling horizon.
• Perform root cause analyses on machine breakdowns and report thereon.
• Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW.
• Manage safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division.
• Supervise, train, coach and develop staff in the Division.
• Observe and participate in the development of policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
• Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical (trade-tested fitter).
• Grade 12 will be an advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years' post-apprenticeship appropriate experience of which 3 years should be at Artisan Foreman level.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• Specialised knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Understanding of relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; SHREQ management requirements Act; Skills Development Act; PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• A valid driver's license is required.