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Purpose of Position:

To safely and accurately plan mechanical work in a junior leadership position, to the highest level of workmanship and quality in order to satisfy the needs and requirements of our company and clients.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Qualifications/Key Requirements:

• Grade 12 with English, Maths and Science
• National Engineering Certificate (Level 3 + Trade Test)
• At least 6 years or more post trade experience in a mechanical environment, including 3 years in a lead/supervisory capacity  
• Valid drivers license

Key Accountabilities:                                                

• Accurate measurement of parts and intrepretation of mechanical drawings, understand and interpret technical drawings                                                                      
• Calculate and determine, spare parts, special tools, materials and specific consumables, request materials from supervisor and verify correctness of received materials                 
• Mark,strip, clean, inspect, calibrate, repair, overhaul, service, test, assemble and reinstate all mechanical components and equipment                                                  
• Strip, install and comission all mechanical components and equipment as required         
• Perform accurate alignment on shafts, couplings, gearboxes, etc                                       
• Take accurate measurements using clock gauges, feeler gauges, calipers, micrometer, verniers calipers, etc.                                                               
• Demonstrate the correct and safe use of liquid nitrogen, dry ice and safe use of oil bath and bearing heaters                                                                     
• Perform proper bolts torque techniques, gear back lash setting, key to coupling and shaft to taper fitting methods                                                             
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of hand tools, equipment and machinery and report all non-conformities to supervisor                                                                     
• Perform basic reqired gas cutting and welding, safe handling and rigging up to 5 tons during mechanical work process                                                                    
• Creates plans for completion of own work projects and those of team members                   
• Supervise the mechanical fitters, plan and organise tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives timeously on a daily basis                                                                 
• Monitor own activities and those of team members and report regularly on project progress                                                                    
• Conduct a post-plan review of effectiveness                                                            
• Proper and effective workforce planning and utilisation on all projects, not limited to projects for external clients but including workshop maintenance, in-house projects and idle time periods.                                                                   
• Responsible for general cost management of jobs and estimating the time spent on jobs
• Compile and submit project technical reports when required

Closing date: 12 November 2025                                                                                                                                            

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5240