Permanent
Plant Maintenance Manager (2.13.1) (Gold Mine)
Unknown, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Dynamic Outsourced Solutions
The Plant Maintenance Manager (2.13.1) is responsible for the overall management of maintenance activities within the metallurgical plant, ensuring optimal equipment availability, reliability, and safety. The role carries a legal appointment in terms of Section 2.13.1 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), with accountability for ensuring that all mechanical and electrical equipment is maintained and operated in a safe and compliant manner.
Legal Compliance (2.13.1 Appointment)
+ Fulfil duties as a legally appointed 2.13.1 responsible person under the MHSA.
+ Ensure all plant equipment complies with statutory regulations and safety standards.
+ Oversee legal inspections, risk assessments, and audits.
+ Maintain accurate legal documentation and reporting.
+ Take responsibility for equipment-related safety incidents and investigations.
Maintenance Management
+ Manage the execution of planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance.
+ Ensure high levels of plant availability and reliability.
+ Develop and implement maintenance strategies and schedules.
+ Oversee plant shutdowns, repairs, and upgrades.
Asset & Engineering Management
+ Ensure optimal performance of mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
+ Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve asset utilisation.
+ Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
+ Drive a zero-harm safety culture within the maintenance environment.
+ Ensure compliance with MHSA, company policies, and safety procedures.
+ Conduct hazard identification and risk mitigation activities.
Leadership & People Management
+ Lead and manage a team of artisans, foremen, supervisors, and planners.
+ Ensure adequate training, competency, and development of staff.
+ Manage performance, discipline, and workforce planning.
Financial & Cost Control
+ Develop and manage the maintenance budget.
+ Control costs related to spares, labour, and contractors.
+ Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
+ Provide regular maintenance performance reports to management.
+ Liaise with production, metallurgy, and engineering departments.
+ Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers.