Requirement for this role:
B-Tech /University Degree in Engineering or equivalent, preferably Mechanical or Electrical
Relevant management qualification would be advantageous.
Degree of skill in Business Computing Application, such as databases, processors, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and enterprise resource planning applications (Maximo/SAP or equivalent)
Demonstrated competence as a generalist in O&M management.
12 years’ experience in a production plant environment, preferably in power plants,
5 years’ experience of being Maintenance or Operations Manager.
Knowledge and experience of Gas Turbine operation, v94.2 Siemens or Ansaldo units preferred.
Technical and behavioral competencies:
- Knowledge of the main database platforms used – (Maximo, MS Office)
- Experience of setting up businesses in a green field environment is a plus.
- Knowledge of Republic of South Africa job market, working practices and customs is a plus.
- Used to working within a multi-cultural environment is a plus.
- Knowledge of joint venture operations within a multinational business environment
- Proven delegation skills and able to create a work climate where people are empowered to act.
- Excellent communication skills, capability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
- Leading and managing people
- Interaction with operation, maintenance, administration and HSE
- Experience in dealing with government authorities is a plus.
- Knowledge of Facility Management
- Drive to achieve results through himself and others
- Ability to build and work with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff
- Ability to work together with the other departments in order to achieve the best result for the company
- Take ownership
- Maintains high ethics standard
- Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members
- Respects the others as well as the cultural diversity
- Seek, organize and exchange information for decision making and problem solving
- Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing tasks and activities in line with business objectives
- Quality and Environment awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures
- Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making
- A pro-active approach to planning and decision making