Job Description

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.Responsibilities:xc2xb7Maintenance, installation, and construction of structural components:
o Perform mechanical maintenance duties.
o Construct components from raw materials (welding).
o Align parts or work pieces for proper assembly.
o Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
o Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
o Operate grinding and cutting equipment.
o Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
o Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.
o Smooth metal surfaces.
o 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.
o Perform conveyor belt alignment/training.
o Maintenance and repair on hydraulic components such as hydropacks and hydraulic cylinders.
o Fit attachments or tools onto production equipment.
o Reshape metal work pieces to established specifications.
o Responsible for balancing of rotating equipment.xc2xb7Troubleshoot, repair and maintain malfunctioning systems:
o Run tests on structural systems to determine root cause of malfunction.
o Adhere to applicable SANS while performing mechanical maintenance duties.
o Provide technical advice and solutions on maintenance.
o Deal with breakdowns.
o Coordinate resources to do maintenance.
o Upgrade, maintain and replace assets.
o Create and implement maintenance procedures for all systems and keep a log of repairs.xc2xb7Employee management:
o Provide support and guidance to artisan assistance (coaching and mentoring).
o Supervise performance of artisan assistants.
o Perform on-the-job training.Requirements:
xc2xb7National Senior Certificate.
xc2xb7N3 in Engineering studies or a Trade Certificate in relevant field.
xc2xb7 At least 3 years experience as a Maintenance Fitter
xc2xb7Technical knowledge of equipment and machinery.
xc2xb7Skills/Competencies:
xc2xb7Great communication skills.
xc2xb7Great 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 at www.groupcareers.co.za .
Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Senwes Ltd.