- South Africa
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering
- Reference: 494
Vacancy Details
Employer: Senwes
Senwes is one of the leading agricultural companies in South Africa. Senwes serves the agri and food sector from farmgate to milldoor with a strategic focus which rests on six pillars - agricultural services, resources, investments, logistical services, financial services and corporate support services. Break new grounds with Senwes.
Description:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To perform all mechanical maintenance and repairs on all grain silo plant components and all other related grain handling machinery to ensure maximum operational efficiency and availability of the facility and to comply to the Occupational Health and safety act and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance, installation, and construction of structural components:
- Perform mechanical maintenance duties.
- Maintenance and breakdown repairs on Grain silo plant components such as bucket elevators, conveyor belts, cleaners and pre-cleaners, mobile hoppers and stackers, chutes and valves, compressors, pneumatic actuators, etc.
- Perform conveyor belt alignment/training.
- Maintenance and repair on hydraulic components such as hydropacks and hydraulic cylinders.
- Fit attachments or tools onto production equipment.
- Reshape metal work pieces to established specifications.
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain malfunctioning systems:
- Run tests on structural systems to determine root cause of malfunction.
- Provide technical advice and solutions on maintenance.
- Deal with breakdowns.
- Coordinate resources to do maintenance.
- Upgrade, maintain and replace assets.
Employee management:
- Provide support and guidance to artisan assistance (coaching and mentoring).
- Supervise performance of artisan assistants.
- Perform on-the-job training.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate.
- N3 in Engineering studies or a Trade Certificate in relevant field.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Fitter
- Technical knowledge of equipment and machinery.
- Skills/Competencies:
- Great communication skills.
- Great time management.
We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page.
Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 13/10/2024
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About Senwes
Senwes | Reimagining Agriculture
At Senwes, we blend our rich heritage with cutting-edge technology to drive economic and rural regeneration - we continuously reimagine our future to enable us to expertly assist our clients, shareholders, business partners, staff and communities of impact in reimagining theirs.
Senwes operates as a group of companies across several South African provinces and has a geographic footprint in East Germany. In SA, our operations span the North West, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Western Cape provinces.
We believe in taking responsibility for making things happen rather than explaining why it can’t be done. We are more than just an agri-business; we are community builders and believe in the power of our diverse and talented workforce to shape the future of agriculture.
Join us on this exciting journey and be part of a team that values teamwork, delivers excellence, builds strong relationships, and is driven by results
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