Artisan Machinist – Botswana Ash
Job Description
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd is a Soda Ash and Salt producing Company situated at Sua Pan in Botswana, approximately 180 km by tarred road northwest of Francistown. The Company employs over 500 employees of which close to 300 are unionised. Employees and their families live in Sowa Town, about 20 km from the plant site. The town boasts of recreational facilities, which include restaurant, tennis courts, squash court, swimming pool and golf course. There is also an excellent English medium pre-primary, primary and secondary school as well as public primary and junior secondary schools. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
ARTISAN MACHINIST
JOB SUMMARY
To carry out scheduled and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment for the Plant and to fulfill mechanical standby and shutdown requirements. The incumbent will be responsible for;
- Operate and maintain industrial machines
- Produce precision tools.
- Repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems.
- Conducting diagnostic testing on malfunctioning systems to determine the root cause of the malfunction.
- Replacing damaged or defective structural components as needed.
- Implementing and adhering to the Botash SHE system in their area of responsibility
Key Performance areas:
- Planning and Organizing.
- Maintenance Scheduling.
- Cost Control.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ideally “O” level or equivalent, plus recognised 4 years Trade Apprenticeship (NCC) in Maintenance/Mechanical Fitting.
- 2 years post qualification experience preferably in a heavy industrial plant environment.
- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System e.g. DMS 2000, Syspro, BOAS would be an added advantage
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
- Valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence.
REMUNERATION
The Company offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
To apply, please forward your application with a detailed CV and your contact telephone numbers to:
The Human Resources Manager
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd Private Bag SOW 7 Sowa Town
E-mail: [email protected]
Closing date: 29th July 2022.
Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.
