Electrical Foreman

Oxyon People Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions in Durban is seeking a maintenance supervisor to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment, while supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating tasks.

You will support artisans with technical guidance, ensure safety and quality standards, and liaise with management and contractors to drive cost control and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform fault finding on PLC and SCADA systems.
• Support artisans with technical guidance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in maintenance activities when required.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel.
• Allocate tasks and monitor productivity.
• Coach, mentor, and develop artisans and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Manage tools, equipment, consumables, and maintenance resources.
• Oversee contractor performance and service delivery.
• Assist with budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Liaise with management, operations teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment

• Perform fault finding on PLC and SCADA systems

• Support artisans with technical guidance and troubleshooting

• Participate in maintenance activities when required

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel

• Allocate tasks and monitor productivity

• Coach, mentor, and develop artisans and apprentices

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards

• Manage tools, equipment, consumables, and maintenance resources

• Oversee contractor performance and service delivery

• Assist with budgeting and cost control initiatives

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports

• Liaise with management, operations teams, contractors, and external stakeholders

• Support continuous improvement initiatives