Operational Manager: Planning

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Manage all plant/equipment at the treatment works, including minor plant/yellow machines in order to maintain maximum plant availability; Manage and ensure that preventative maintenance plans are developed, implemented, and monitored according to best practices and standards; Manage and monitor the use of spares, materials and equipment through the internal stores and department to ensure effective control and distribution of materials and tools; Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs for treatment works maintenance operations; Manage and control staff in terms of HR policies; Identify job specific training and development needs in line with the company strategy, and the employee skills development plan, this will be done in consultation with the Regional Maintenance Manager ; Transferring of skills to subordinates by mentoring and coaching, requirements in the workplace by carrying out risk assessments and on job assessments; Ensure that all new employees are informed and trained on the requirements of OHASA; Assist with the preparation of regional budget (OPEX) by monitoring and ensuring correct usage of cost centres and line items on works orders, creating purchase requisitions and ensure GRNS (goods receive note) as per procurement policies and procedures; Liaise with service providers on an ad hoc basis to ensure that all outsourced work is completed within agreed timeframes; Liaise with internal/external auditors for audit purposes; Provide leadership and management in the treatment works through proactive planning; Evaluate and monitor risks and assess the options for accommodating the risks. Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge: N6 plus Trade Certificate (Electrical/Mechanic) 5 years in repairs and maintenance of mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment of which 2 years must be at supervisory level Knowledge of Basic Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace Computer literate and SAP Code EB drivers licence If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.