Mechanical Leading Hand – Sandfire Motheo

This position is responsible for leading mechanical teams (Rigging, Fitting, Boiler making) to execute mechanical repairs, maintenance, and installations while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency

Key Performance Areas

• Directs daily work schedules and allocate tasks to team members.
• Leads and supervises the day-to-day activities of the mechanical team inclusive of contractors in a safe and efficient operations.
• Performs mechanical maintenance, and repairs on plant equipment and machinery.
• Participates in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical faults.
• Performs mechanical fitting, maintenance, and repairs on plant equipment and machinery.
• Manages tools store and efficient operation.
• Provide ongoing leadership and mentoring to the mechanical teams.
• Adherence and compliance with Company’s safety standards, procedures, and policies by Maintaining a safe work environment and effectively manage risks.
• Participates in departmental initiatives, meetings, investigations.

Technical Competencies

• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Diagnostic skills.

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

• Communication and leadership skills.
• A strong work ethic.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a small, inclusive team.
• Problem solving.
• Proactiveness.
• Leadership Skills.
• Team Player.
• Time management.

Qualification & Experience

• Recognised Trade Certificate Qualification.
• Valid Light Duty Vehicles Driver’s License.
• 8 years’ experience in Mechanical Maintenance of fixed infrastructure including ball and sag mills, crushers, conveyors, flotation cells and pumps, infrastructure.
• Full understanding of Botswana MQWM regulations and safety standards.