Master Artisan Electro Mechanic

Job Requisition ID
11710
Closing Date
26 March 2026

OME
MRS: Mining (Impumelelo and Shondoni)
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this role is to enhance production by leading the effective maintenance and reliability of electro-mechanical equipment. This involves supervising compliance with procedures and codes while utilizing available support resources to enhance the stability and sustainability of the plant, mine, and/or equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the planning, control, and management of operations and maintenance activities, ensuring their effective execution.
• Guarantee high quality and efficiency in task completion, along with the optimal use of equipment.
• Manage and oversee costs when budget responsibilities are assigned.
• In emergency situations, assess abnormalities and implement corrective measures to prevent downtime, equipment damage, or SHE incidents.
• Ensure that your team complies with operational and maintenance procedures, as well as safety protocols for both personnel and equipment.
• Schedule maintenance planning to maximize production output effectively.
• Address performance issues, misconduct, and disciplinary or grievance matters promptly.
• Evaluate your team's performance and promote an awareness of diversity in the workplace.
• Support artisans in developing the necessary skills for career advancement.
• Provide coaching and technical training to your staff, and be accountable for the practical "declaration of competence" of employees operating the plant.
• Foster team motivation and wellness, embodying company values, and ensuring team compliance with these values.
• Facilitate open communication both upward to management and within your own team and other stakeholder groups.
• Actively participate in the recruitment process for your team by engaging in selection panels.
• Ensure the application of standard operating procedures.
• Maintain compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols.
• Oversee certain start-up and shutdown tasks.
• Participate in or conduct potential deviation analysis (PDA), root cause analysis (RCA), and risk assessments within your team.
• Administer the work permit system effectively.
• Conduct Task Risk Assessments and ensure your team also performs them where applicable.
• Guarantee adherence to relevant Sasol procedures, policies, legislation, and business processes.
• Manage a behavior-based safety program.
• Ensure compliance with SHERQ legal standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OSHAS 18001) and implement SHERQ processes within your area of responsibility.
• Verify that the Management of Change (MOC) process is followed and that modified plant or maintenance procedures are adopted by artisans.
• Ensure that necessary resources (e.g., raw materials, personnel) are available on-site.
• Understand customer requirements and ensure that products/services align with these needs.
• Ensure a seamless transition of work from your shift to the following shift.
• Interact effectively with supporting activities such as P&SM, technical, and engineering teams.
• Identify and support interdependencies and synergies within your department and across the value chain.
• Provide input on enhancing overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the plant.
• Consistently apply innovative ideas and work methods to achieve improved results.
• Manage human resistance to change within your area.
• Offer information and assistance with technical/support projects.
• Ensure staff availability for training and development needed due to change initiatives.
• Oversee the implementation of organizational change initiatives within your team.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate/Full N3/NCV Level 4 with Mathematics, Science, and Business English
• Occupational Trade Certificate (Electro Mechanic)
• Flameproof Certificate
• Gas Testing Certificate

Working Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• TC_Adaptive Mindset
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Compliance Management
• BC_Ensures Accountability