Johan Jacobs
Mechanical Superintendent
Jeffreys Bay,Eastern Cape
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and spearheading cost reduction initiatives, leveraged strong leadership abilities and maintenance planning skills at AngloGold Ashanti, Tarkwa and Terenga Gold to significantly improve equipment reliability and production scheduling. Proactive approach to environmental awareness and project management has consistently driven project success and operational improvements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheep Farmer
Self-employed
Lady Slipper
11.2020 - Current
- Self Established sheep farm
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern technology and equipment.
- Managed a diverse team of farmworker by providing clear direction on daily tasks while fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained accurate livestock records for breeding, vaccination schedules, and birth weights to optimize productivity.
- Provided exceptional care for newborn lambs, including bottle feeding when necessary, to support healthy growth.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on fences, gates, and other infrastructure elements to prevent accidental escapes or injuries to the sheep.
- Safe working environment by maintaining farm equipment and ensuring proper storage of chemicals and medications.
- Enhanced flock health by implementing preventative measures and administering vaccinations.
- Ensured animal welfare standards were met or exceeded through regular inspections.
- Improved pasture quality by rotating grazing areas and managing weed control strategies.
- Implemented pest control measures to minimize disease transmission among sheep populations and prevent damage to pastures or facilities.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders involved in day-to-day operations on the farm or ranch setting.
- Reduced lamb mortality rates through attentive monitoring and timely intervention during the lambing season.
- Established a positive rapport with neighboring farmers and community members to foster productive working relationships and enhance the reputation of the farm.
- Optimal flock nutrition by managing feed supplies, monitoring consumption patterns, and adjusting rations as needed based on seasonal changes or individual needs.
- Increased overall flock performance through selective breeding programs and culling strategies.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities related to sheep management techniques, technology advancements, or relevant industry trends.
- Promoted sustainable agricultural practices within the grazing lands by balancing flock sizes with available resources and minimizing environmental impact.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Designed new feeding system to save on operational expenses.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Mobile Maintenance Superintendent
Teranga Gold Corporation
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Responsible for the safety and productivity of the Mobile Maintenance Team
- Deliver a safe and productive mobile maintenance section and maintain all equipment to specifications and best industry maintenance practices
- Manage the activities of the mobile maintenance section
- Develop, support and maintain the development program for all National employees
- Promote process improvement activities by applying best standards
- Overall management with regards to workflow and direction pertaining to all Heavy Mobile Equipment.
- Management of all systems to control cost and the approval of invoices and quotes.
- Budget management, compilation and control
- ensure that the equipment history is kept up to date.
- assist with planning of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Efficient staff management which include all areas of the operation
- Set and management of a workable preventative component change out program.
- Follow directions from Maintenance Manager.
- Responsible for liaison with all technical subcontractors and service providers
- Organize and supervise the mobile maintenance resources and activities to meet the mining targets.
- Keep the Heavy Mobile Equipment Fleet to OEM standard and condition
- Ensure the availability targets are met
- Stand in for Maintenance Manager
- Identify, investigate and implement improvements to the operating performance of the mobile fleet.
Superintendent
Engineers & Planners Co Ltd.
Senegal
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Evaluated performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment.
HME Superintendent
AngloGold Ashanti
Geita
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Assist in the planning and scheduling of Major Machine rebuild
- Ensure that resources are available to execute task
- Interact with contractors and suppliers and production
- Maintain safety and environment awareness at the highest level throughout projects
- Keep moral at the highest level
- Close supervision of work
- Commissioning and release of machine to production
- Conduct a pos-mortem of finished projects to establish improvements to be made for the next project
HME Superintendent
AngloGold Ashanti
Geita
03.2008 - 12.2015
- Manage day to day equipment maintenance, repairs and unscheduled down time (field service)
- Identification, planning and Execution of major maintenance intervention
- Short term planning and input to long term planning
- Interaction with various Support Departments and Contractors
- Accountable for Annual Operating Budget
- Oversee HME and Contractor team for the execution of Major Rebuilds
- Manage a fleet of +/- 50 truck (100, 150 &250 Ton), +/- 15 Auxiliary Plant, +/- 21 Truck Equipment (TEREX RH340 & RH170, LIEBHERR R994's, Komatsu PC 1100's, 1800's, PC350s & Komatsu 375s & CAT D10's)
- Maintain workshop housekeeping
- Establish Safety & Environmental Awareness
- Manage HME equipment unscheduled big breakdowns
- Manage the rebuild of Major HME Equipment
- Standing in for HME Manager when necessary
Mechanical Working Foreman
LIEBHERR Africa (PTY) Ltd
Kimberley
01.2004 - 02.2008
- Establish new Branch
- Liaise with customers
- Manage daily services on all LIEBHERR Equipment
- Manage daily repairs on all LIEBHERR equipment
- Manage daily repairs & services on Western Star Trucks
- Identification & ordering of spare parts
- Stock control
Mechanic
MAN Truck & Bus
Kimberley
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Liaise with customers
- Daily services on all MAN Equipment
- Daily repairs on all MAN Equipment
- Identification & ordering of spare parts
Apprentice Mechanic
Sishen & Pering Iron Ore Mine
Kathu
01.1998 - 12.2002
Education
Bow Tie Analysis -
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
A&I Training -
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
Fatigue Management - Management
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
Business Planning Framework & Interpersonal Skill - Planning
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
LIEBHERR Service Course (R9250 &R9350 Excavators) - Mechanic
LIEBHERR
04.2001 -
LIEBHERR Service Course (L544 &L580 Wheel Loaders) - Mechanic
LIEBHERR
04.2001 -
LIEBHERR Service Course (R934 To R984C - Mechanic
LIEBHERR
04.2001 -
Trade Test - - DIESEL MACHANIC
Iscor -
Kathu 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
High Technical School
Kimberley 04.2001 -
Skills
Environmental awareness
Equipment monitoring
Cost Reduction
Project Management
Strong leadership abilities
Equipment Troubleshooting
Operational Efficiency
Maintenance Planning
Production Scheduling
Operational Efficiency
Personal Information
Gender : Male
Nationality: South African
South African ID: 7812065012081
Passport Number: M00817383 - EXP 25/10/2026
Drivers License: South Africa Code EB
Health : GOOD
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Sheep Farmer
Self-employed
11.2020 - Current
Mobile Maintenance Superintendent
Teranga Gold Corporation
04.2019 - 09.2020
Superintendent
Engineers & Planners Co Ltd.
05.2018 - 02.2020
HME Superintendent
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2016 - 03.2018
HME Superintendent
AngloGold Ashanti
03.2008 - 12.2015
Mechanical Working Foreman
LIEBHERR Africa (PTY) Ltd
01.2004 - 02.2008
Mechanic
MAN Truck & Bus
01.2003 - 12.2003
Bow Tie Analysis -
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
A&I Training -
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
Fatigue Management - Management
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
Business Planning Framework & Interpersonal Skill - Planning
Geita Gold Mine
04.2001 -
LIEBHERR Service Course (R9250 &R9350 Excavators) - Mechanic
LIEBHERR
04.2001 -
LIEBHERR Service Course (L544 &L580 Wheel Loaders) - Mechanic
LIEBHERR
04.2001 -
LIEBHERR Service Course (R934 To R984C - Mechanic
LIEBHERR
04.2001 -
Trade Test - - DIESEL MACHANIC
Iscor -
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
High Technical School
04.2001 -
Apprentice Mechanic
Sishen & Pering Iron Ore Mine
01.1998 - 12.2002
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