Artisan Mechanical Turner
Artisan Mechanical Turner
Based at Nahoon Dam
Operations Division
Salary: R 537,208 - R 709,217 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
• Matric
• National Certificate (N2) Turning/Fitting and Turning OR Higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Trade test certificate (Turning/Fitting and Turning).
Preferred Qualification:
• N3 qualification (Mechanical Engineering) and Trade Test Certificate Turning/Fitting and Turning
Minimum Experience:
• Three years post trade test experience - mechanical equipment of which 1 year must be at a supervisory level
• Sound knowledge of maintenance and safety systems (i.e. safety requirements & standards as per OHS Act)
• Proven experience in manufacturing and refurbishment of pumps.
• Sound knowledge of operation of power tools for the purpose of machining mechanical components.
• Proven experience in refurbishment of different types of valves, gearboxes and
hydraulic systems.
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
• Supports Mechanical section by selecting cutting tools for machining operations using CNC or conventional lathes.
• 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.
• Carry out maintenance of turning lathe and tools.
Competencies:
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Valid unendorsed drivers’ licence (regular site visits required)
• Knowledge of the OHS Act
Specific Skills
• Diagnostic and Fault Finding Skills.
• Ability to read schematic drawings.
• Ability to plan workload.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Prepared to work overtime and perform standby duties.
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
