Human Resources & Training

Human Resources

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

Employment Equity

Employment Equity

SA Metal Group is committed to transformation in the workplace. The Group has an employment equity (EE) policy in place to ensure that all applicants, regardless of race, gender or other criteria are given every opportunity to join our family. We invest in the talent, competency and skills of our people.

With the guidance of this EE policy, overseen by a representative committee, we constantly strive to ensure that we operate in a non-discriminatory and non-sexist environment.

In addition, the company has invested in various internal employment equity initiatives, including healthcare facilities providing primary, occupational, clinical and HIV/Aids care. Furthermore, we have on-site catering facilities to provide competitively priced meals to all employees.

Our training in leadership, growth and development, including via management, technical and skills-based programmes, is made available to all staff with a constant emphasis on promotion within the Group.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

SA Metal Group is committed to ensuring the health and safety (H&S) of all its employees.

Over many years, the Group has implemented a comprehensive programme of continuous safety improvement.

Our policy is to exceed compliance with H&S legislation and to create the safest possible working environment in our sector.

Our compliance with the stringent on-site safety requirements of some of our large clients, many of them public companies, is testament to the strength of our home-grown Safety Programme.

This Safety Programme is driven by an integrated safety team which includes divisional directors, the heads of human resources and healthcare, line managers, labour H&S representatives, a dedicated national safety manager and regional safety officers.

Safety and health go hand in hand, and our Safety Programme is augmented by our Healthcare Programme. We have modern, fully equipped on-site clinics at all our major centres. These are staffed with full-time qualified nursing sisters supported by regular attendance of medical doctors. Our Occupational Health Programme, which includes our medical monitoring programme, is run through these clinics.

These are staffed with full-time qualified nursing sisters supported by regular attendance of medical doctors. Our Occupational Health Programme, which includes our medical monitoring programme, is run through these clinics.

Employees are given free access to our expanded Primary HealthCare Programme as well as to our comprehensive, award-winning HIV/AIDS Programme. SA Metal Group, one of the first industrial companies to introduce such a programme in 1998, provides all employees with the
full spectrum of HIV education, testing, treatment and support.

The Group is fully committed to the preservation of the environment, employing only environmentally-friendly processes when recycling scrap metal and waste products for use in the South African and other economies.

SA Metal Group has a zero-alcohol and drug policy on all its sites, applicable to all staff and contractors.

Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

In addition to other charitable projects in which the company is involved, SA Metal Group is proud of its internal Basic Needs Fund.

We are aware that many of our employees, due to their socio-economic position and present lack of resources, do not have the means to cope with an emergency, trauma or crisis in their personal lives. To compound matters further, many of our employees do not have easy access to insurance or banking facilities.

Many of our employees live in under-resourced informal settlements, back-yard dwellings or on properties with inadequate infrastructural development. Their homes are often self-built and often the lack of foundations and proper building materials results in severe consequences in the event of a natural disaster.

In addition, many of our employees live in areas where there is inadequate police visibility and intervention, resulting in their exposure to endemic, trauma-inducing crime. In order to assist in combating these challenges, and under the direct auspices of a management and employee voluntary representative group, the Group has initiated the Basic Needs Fund.

This fund is designed to support employees and their families who, in the event of natural disasters, crime or other catastrophes, do not have access to interim or immediate relief in the form of shelter, food, water and clothing. Material assistance may be given both financially and by physical means, allowing the employees and their families the opportunity to re-establish themselves in a manner where they can function as normally as possible, preferably within 24 hours of the claim having been made.

Careers & Jobs

Careers

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The benefits of being an SA Metal Group employee go far beyond the financial reward and benefits received by employees. Staff members become part of a team of motivated, passionate and dedicated people who are all focused on contributing, growing and making a difference.


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Job Title


Fitters Team Leader

Employment Type


Full Time

Experience


5 to 10 years

Salary


Negotiable

Job Published


15 November 2024

Job Reference No.


1622188408


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Job Description

SA STEELWORKS - FITTERS TEAM LEADER

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

 

Company profile:

SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. The Group purchases and processes all forms of ferrous metals (steel and iron) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, zinc, stainless steel, brass and others) from industrial enterprises, scrap metal dealers and private individuals. Our processing facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Group was established 104 years ago. For more information about the Group, please visit website the www.sametal.co.za

Job description:

 

The Fitters department currently has a vacancy for an assertive, hands-on and attentive to detail individual to join their team as a Fitters Team Leader. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
  • Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance
    • Hydraulic systems (leaks repairs, Filter change outs)
    • Conveyor belts, drives, pulleys and replacement of rollers
    • Lubrication tasks
    • V-belts replacements
  • Attend breakdowns when required on all Production machinery
  • Fault finding on hydraulic systems
  • Servicing of various hydraulic components
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities and the flow of tasks and responsibilities
  • Drive C-Works maintenance system and ensure workshops utilization targets are met consistently
  • Coordinate and monitor quality and efficiency of work processes and inter-departmental work flow, report any issues or possible improvements to Maintenance Manager
  • Conduct spot checks on work progress and ensure quality control measures are implemented
  • Attend, oversee and assist with repairs and maintenance of existing components
  • Assist the Maintenance Manager with coordinating repairs and maintenance tasks
  • Assist the Maintenance Manager to ensure all team members comply with the safe working procedures

 

  • Generate job cards as needed and manage the distribution thereof to the various teams
  • Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Provide daily feedback on work status to the Maintenance manager
  • Support the Maintenance manager in ensuring compliance to timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department
  • Any other tasks including administrative functions such as completing timesheets, filing, reports as agreed with the Maintenance Manager, suited to this level of responsibility

 

Qualifying Criteria:

 

  • Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)
  • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Qualified Fitter in a heavy industry environment
  • Must have experience in a leadership role or position
  • Must be physical fit and able to work at heights
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces
  • Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Extensive knowledge of power tools
  • Knowledge and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Rules and regulations
  • Ability to work under challenging conditions
  • Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
  • Computer Literate
  • Must be prepared to work overtime when required

 

Qualifying Attributes

  • Hard-working and self-motivated
  • Time and priority management
  • Excellent communication skills on all levels
  • Display a professional work approach
  • Ability to work in; as well as lead part of a team
  • Logical and detail orientated
  • Excellent standards of execution
  • Ability to lead by example
  • Clear leadership ability
  • Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
  • Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

 

 

Other Information:         

Job title:                      Fitters Team Leader

Reporting to:              Maintenance Manager

Job type:                     Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Life cover at 4x annual salary

· Funeral cover

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

 

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

 

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