Rate negotiable
Introduction Our client, listed group, needs candidate to provide strategic leadership and governance of the mobile crane fleet throughout its lifecycle, ensuring optimal asset performance, safety, compliance, technical excellence, and financial sustainability through effective management of technical operations, people, and resources.
This position reports directly to the MD
Your main stakeholders are:
Line Managers, Manco, Exco, Customers, Suppliers
The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel nationally.
Due to the high volume of applications, only the shortlisted candidates who fit the requirements, will be contacted.
Ideally you will possess the following key competencies:
Technical and Engineering Expertise Asset and Fleet Management Confidentiality and ethics. Planning and organising. Emotional intelligence (EQ). Computer proficiency. Presentation skills. Leadership and Team Development SHEQ and Regulatory Compliance Decision making. Problem solving. Resilience Financial and Commercial Acumen Results Orientation Attention to detail. Strategic Thinking Performance Monitoring and Reporting Strategic Planning
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the Technical Department and provide strategic direction to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet operations. Oversee the full lifecycle management of the mobile crane fleet, including acquisition, maintenance, refurbishment, optimisation, and disposal. Drive fleet reliability, availability, performance, and asset utilisation through effective maintenance and asset management strategies. Lead workshop and field service operations, ensuring preventative, corrective, predictive, and statutory maintenance programmes are executed effectively. Develop, monitor, and control maintenance budgets, forecasts, and expenditure to achieve financial targets and maximise asset value. Champion a Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with all SHEQ, legislative, OEM, and regulatory requirements. Manage relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, and OEMs, including warranty claim recovery and service performance. Provide accurate and timely reporting on fleet availability, maintenance performance, budgets, forecasts, compliance, and technical risks. Lead, develop, and mentor technical employees, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring ongoing technical training and succession development. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, technology adoption, and industry best practices to enhance operational and commercial performance. Undertake special projects and other duties as required by management
Desired Experience & Qualification
National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Heavy Equipment Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Trade Test qualification (Diesel Mechanic, Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, Auto Electrician, or similar) would be highly advantageous. 10+ years' technical experience within the crane, heavy equipment, lifting equipment, mining, construction, transport, or related industries. 5+ years' management experience leading technical, maintenance, workshop, or engineering teams. Valid Code 08 B Driver's Licence.
Package & Remuneration R800K to R1.5 million basic, plus med aid, pension, car allowance, fuel card, car insurance, performance bonus
Rate negotiable
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