Artisan Mechanical Fitter
Artisan Mechanical Fitter
Based at Nahoon Dam
Operations Division
Salary: R 537,208 - R 709,217 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
• Matric
• National Certificate (N2) in Fitting or Higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Trade test certificate (Fitting/Fitting and Turning)
Preferred Qualification:
• N3 qualification and Trade Test Certificate Fitting/Fitting and Turning
Minimum Experience:
• Three years post trade test experience
• Sound knowledge of maintenance and safety systems (i.e. safety requirements &
standards as per OHS Act)
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Foreman Mechanical, the appointee will:
• Perform Maintenance of all mechanical plant, equipment and buildings
• Perform routine breakdown maintenance on various mechanical equipment, plant or buildings
• Ensure that relevant defects and work requests are attended to promptly to minimise outage time
• Perform a preventative maintenance function
• Ensure all services meet the statutory requirements to minimise accidents and
incidents by implementing and maintaining an adequate safety regime
• Ensure all mechanical plant and equipment is in safe condition before commencing any work on them
• Report accidents/incidents
• Ensure monitoring of finance-related affairs (Ordering / Vehicle use) of the section
• Monitor overtime worked in order to control labour costs.
• Co-ordinate trips to minimise outage time and travelling expenses
• Assist supervisor in appraising and mentoring staff for the further development and
improving of performance outputs
• Communicate information, decisions and regulations to staff and facilitating
upward communication to minimise misunderstandings
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/
supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies
and operational requirements
Competencies:
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Valid unendorsed drivers’ licence (regular site visits required)
• Knowledge of the OHS Act
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 28 February 2025
