Job Description

Responsible for the overall management of the maintenance program for the main plant and, if applicable, the dog food plant on the business premises.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12
• N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification
• Trade certificate: Millwright
• Registered Wiremanxe2x80x99s Licence - Category 2: Installation Electrician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 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 mechanically knowledge
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipmentxe2x80x99s maintenance
• Leadership and management skills
• Management experience of 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 September 2023

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 Policy

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A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anotherxe2x80x99s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that personxe2x80x99s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

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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