Electrical Foreman | Pretoria West | Permanent

Edge Executive Search Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group seeks an experienced Electrical Foreman in Pretoria to manage a skilled team in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining equipment reliability and driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will lead preventative maintenance efforts, coordinate breakdown repairs, and uphold compliance with safety and statutory requirements. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential to improve performance and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' FMCG electrical maintenance experience.
• Understanding of maintenance planning systems and procurement processes.
• Experience within continuous process manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Electrical Artisans.
• Ensure 24-hour operational support through effective maintenance planning.
• Drive preventative maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Preventative maintenance expertise

Fault-finding skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 qualification

N4 or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Recognised Electrical Trade Test qualification

Job description

Lead a skilled electrical maintenance team in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment where equipment reliability, safety, and operational excellence are critical to success. This is an opportunity for a technically strong leader who enjoys problem-solving, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to manage a team of Electrical Artisans responsible for maintaining the availability and reliability of production equipment. The successful candidate will oversee preventative maintenance activities, coordinate breakdown repairs, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and drive initiatives that improve equipment performance while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Reporting to the Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by ensuring electrical systems, installations, and maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with industry best practices. This position offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on production performance while leading and developing a high-performing maintenance team.

Our client is a well-established manufacturer operating within a continuous production environment. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and employee development, they provide an environment where technical expertise and leadership capability are highly valued.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise a team of Electrical Artisans
• Ensure 24-hour operational support through effective maintenance planning and execution
• Coordinate and support major equipment breakdown repairs
• Drive preventative maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
• Liaise with engineering stores, suppliers, and service providers to ensure spare part availability
• Manage electrical equipment risk assessments and compliance initiatives
• Support asset management and reliability improvement programmes
• Monitor and manage contractor performance and compliance on site
• Develop and improve maintenance work instructions and procedures
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to improve technical capability
• Manage team performance, discipline, and attendance
• Support Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and achieve agreed maintenance and operational KPIs

What You Bring

• Grade 12 qualification
• N4 or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Recognised Electrical Trade Test qualification
• Minimum 7 years' FMCG electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong preventative maintenance and fault-finding expertise
• Experience within continuous process manufacturing environments
• Understanding of maintenance planning systems and procurement processes
• Knowledge of electrical compliance and statutory requirements
• Knowledge of the OHS Act, BCEA, LRA, and related legislation
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is advantageous
• Basic mechanical knowledge will be beneficial
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience conducting risk assessments and promoting SHE initiatives

What Success Looks Like

• Improved equipment reliability and reduced unplanned downtime
• Effective execution of preventative maintenance programmes
• Safe and compliant maintenance operations
• Reduced maintenance rework and recurring equipment failures
• Strong team performance and technical capability development
• Effective contractor and supplier management
• Achievement of maintenance and operational KPIs
• Positive contribution to asset management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Consistent support of safety, quality, and environmental standards