Plant Maintenance Foreman

Full Circle Recruitment Services; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chrome Ore Producer is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for its chromite processing plant near Polokwane. The role involves overseeing mechanical and electrical maintenance, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mining and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in mining or mineral processing.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the maintenance team.
• Lead fault-finding and maintenance interventions.
• Ensure plant operates with minimal downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organizational Skills

Education

Red Seal Trade Test Qualification

Tools

PLCs

VSDs

Job description

A leading Chrome Ore Producer is seeking an experienced and dedicated Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance of its chromite processing plant, situated approximately 90km East of Polokwane / 65km West of Burgersfort. The successful candidate will manage a team of artisans and ensure the continuous and efficient operation of critical fixed plant equipment in support of the company's underground mining and mineral refining operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the plant maintenance team, including mechanical and electrical artisans.
• Lead fault-finding efforts and oversee emergency and planned maintenance interventions.
• Ensure the plant operates with minimal downtime by implementing proactive maintenance strategies.
• Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and performance gaps.
• Maintain and repair critical chromite processing equipment including crushers, vibrating screens, spiral concentrators, ball mills, slurry pumps, conveyors, and dewatering systems.
• Manage and monitor systems such as VSDs, PLCs, MCCs, and plant-wide instrumentation.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and ensure adherence to OEM specifications and asset care standards.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• Promote a strong safety culture through regular toolbox talks, risk assessments, and enforcement of SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), environmental regulations, and site-specific procedures.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Coordinate closely with underground maintenance and production teams to align plant performance with mine output. Ensure accurate maintenance record-keeping, CMMS updates, and availability of critical spares. Prepare and submit daily and weekly maintenance reports, highlighting plant performance trends and KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Red Seal Trade Test Qualification as Electrical Artisan or Millwright.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a mining or mineral processing environment, with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong experience in chrome or PGM processing is advantageous.
• Deep technical knowledge of chromite plant processes, electrical control systems (PLCs / VSDs), and high-voltage maintenance.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and electrical diagrams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to relocate or travel to site daily.