The Required Skills for this Role Include:

•  maintaining electrical, mechanical control, and plumbing systems by developing and monitoring preventive maintenance programs.
•  keeping accurate records of all equipment indicating all repairs/breakdowns, and performing maintenance.
•  Promoting work Health and safety regulations among team members while performing duties.
•   Providing technical support to reduce breakdowns so as to reduce costs and delays in operations.
• Controlling all procurements of raw materials including checking the goods received and their quality.
•  Organizing the daily tasks for all supervisors & plan activities together.
• Assisting in the hiring process of all technical staff.
• planning for succession in operational and technical positions.
• Planning and preparing training for staff.
• Do regular checks of the preventive maintenance schedule with the maintenance team.
•  Responsible for maintenance of discipline in line with laid down procedure as outlined in the Disciplinary Code and Grievance Handling Procedure Handbook.
• Responsible for ensuring all resources available in the Tannery including plant, building, machinery, water supply borehole, electric supply, ETP operation & inventory are maintained properly.

The Required Qualifications are:

•  A full Grade 12 Certificate
•  Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
•  Minimum 5 years of experience
•  Experience in the leather industry is an added advantage.
• Member of EIZ

The Skills required for this role include:

•  Strong technical competence in hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, or pneumatics.
• Ability to self-manage and manage staff.
•  Ability to work in a pressured and deadline-driven environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate