Plant Foreman

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or N4 Mechanical Engineering
• Must have red seal Mechanic trade certificate - red seal Earthmoving Mechanic trade certificate would be advantageous
• First Line Supervisor Certificate and Plant Conditioning Monitoring Certificate will be advantageous

Experience

• A minimum of 6 years experience in the Roads industry, with specific focus on and exposure to Caterpillar, Komatsu, Wirtgen, Bomag, Hamm, Vogele Paver
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must be a South African Citizen

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word & Outlook)
• Working knowledge of the OHS and MHS Act, Principles, and DMR Regulations
• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent judgement and decision making
• A great understanding of work optimization techniques
• Strong leadership skills, and good time management skills.

Key Responsibilities
The success will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Coordinate the maintenance of equipment and machinery and ensure that operations run smoothly
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements
• Conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings
• Supervising and training staff, creating teams and managing the staff, maintenance, and work schedules
• Overseeing work to anticipate, detect, and address factors that impede operations
• Ensure that all equipment and machinery is properly operated and maintained; and perform administrative tasks.
• Ensure the completion of maintenance and repairs on time and within budget
• Schedule, co-ordinate and supervise the daily activities of Artisans
• Facilitate skills and knowledge transfer to teams
• Ensure Artisans complete all required documentation i.e. job cards
• Ensure documentation is properly completed in line with Client/Company requirements
• Track and document daily work outputs
• Organise and monitor the work of service providers on site
• Ensure that effective equipment and materials management
• Order and manage hired/internal equipment on a daily basis
• Co-ordinate delivery/pick up of parts and materials as required
• Ensure site personnel meet the relevant training requirements
• Conducting performance reviews with staff
• Implement Company requirements and legal regulations, paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality.
• Operate and promote safe working conditions on site

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