FARM MAINTENANCE MANAGER - - Johannesburg

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous.
A mechanical/maintenance qualification will be an advantage.
At least 5 years previous experience in farm maintenance.
Proven experience in maintaining the following:
General maintenance
Electrical (Pivots & Pump motors)
Welding
Pumps (Installation, Repairs, Alignments)
Servicing of tractors
Extensive repair and maintenance knowledge of farm equipment including tillage machinery, planters, sprayers, harvesters, and irrigation equipment.
5 Years leadership and management experience.
MS Office and Advanced Excel Skills.
Valid drivers license

SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED

Technical knowledge on farm machinery, equipment, and infrastructure, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
Mechanical skills on repairs and maintenance of various types of farm equipment, such as tractors, planters, harvesters, irrigation systems, and vehicles.
Electrical skills on electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting to address electrical problems on the farm.
Problem-solving ability to identify and resolve maintenance issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations.
Operational commissioning and setting of all Equipment and upholding standards.
Tracking expenses and overseeing the budget for maintenance.
Maintaining all machinery to ensure its at working standards.
Upholding administrative processes around work management
Maintaining Supplier and contractor relations
Upholding CILT standards.
Developing and Executing Preventative Maintenance schedules.
Creating and implementing maintenance procedures.
Conducting regular inspections of the farming equipment to detect and resolve problems.
Planning and managing all repair and installation activities.
Ensuring all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures.
Assigning repair schedules and evaluating repair cost estimates.
Documenting and preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary.
Health and Safety Compliance.
Managing a team of maintenance staff, providing guidance, assigning tasks, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Management of farm security.
Root cause analysis Evaluations.
Management and Upkeep of Carrot harvesting team and machinery.