VALID TILL:
29/05/2026
LOCATION:
Plant Sargberg, Otavi
TYPE:
Full Time
SALARY:
Market Related
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, the position supports the ongoing effort to maximize equipment uptime through scheduled and unscheduled condition monitoring of all process plant equipment. Responsibilities include conducting routine checks, gathering, and analysing condition data, and recommending or executing proactive maintenance measures. Key duties involve preventing unforeseen failures, mitigating secondary damages, and extending equipment life. The role includes general maintenance of BEUMER bucket elevators, apron feeders, and the mixing plant section, along with managing the condition monitoring team. Additionally, the position contributes to procedural reviews, risk assessments, and supports maintenance planning to ensure operational efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine condition monitoring tasks (e.g., laser alignment, balancing, vibration, and oil analysis) for rotating equipment using advanced tools.
- Assist in lubrication oil sampling and recommend remedial actions based on analysis.
- Independently manage condition monitoring activities for the assigned plant.
- Conduct workshop and field balancing, and support plant artisans with tasks like laser alignment.
- Collaborate with plant personnel to ensure timely correction of identified issues, reporting critical problems to the Maintenance Manager.
- Participate in plant turnaround activities as needed.
- Input vibration readings into computerized systems for trend analysis and diagnostics, recommending corrective actions.
- Utilize CMMS systems (e.g., SAP) for equipment history, maintenance planning, and scheduling.
- Engage in reliability improvement programs and root cause failure analysis for rotating equipment.
- Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12.
- Formal condition monitoring training is essential.
- Qualified Tradesperson (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) with at least 7 years working experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Computer Literate. Knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system as well as MS Office.
- Excellent ability to anticipate, analyse, diagnose, and resolve problems.
- Good knowledge of machinery condition monitoring technologies and maintenance philosophies is desirable.
- Very accurate and structural work.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Valid National Driver’s License.
HOW TO APPLY:
DEADLINE: 29/05/2026
HAND-DELIVER YOUR COMPREHENSIVE CV: Ohorongo Cement (PTY) LTD, Plant Sargberg, Human Resources Department; OR
E-Mail it directly to: recruitment@ohorongo-cement.com
Note: Only short-listed candidates would be contacted.
Women and previously disadvantaged people are encouraged to apply.
No documents will be returned to applicants.