Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman

JVR Software; Mpumalanga; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hire Resolve’s client in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman to oversee maintenance in a processing plant. You will lead electricians, instrumentation technicians and artisans, plan weekly activities and ensure plant equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating shutdowns, supervising preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring safety and statutory compliance while optimizing availability of electrical and instrument systems across

Qualifications

• Grade 12; electrical qualifications.
• N6 Electrical Engineering qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory/foreman experience.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities in the processing plant.
• Lead electricians, instrumentation technicians and artisans.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks and monitor performance.
• Ensure reliability of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical/instrumentation breakdowns.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Develop weekly and monthly maintenance plans.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation maintenance

Team coordination

Education

N6 Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Grade 12

Electrical Trade Test Certificate

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

VSDs

MCCs

MV substations

Job description

Employer Hire Resolve Location Mpumalanga Job type Other Building/Construction/Mining Salary Not specified Posted 14 Nov 2026

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within the processing plant.
• Lead and coordinate Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and Artisans.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor work performance.
• Ensure optimal availability and reliability of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Diagnose, investigate and resolve electrical and instrumentation breakdowns.
• Oversee the maintenance of electrical motors, MV substations, pumps, screens, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, distribution boards and associated plant equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance, calibration and testing of instrumentation equipment, including pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters.
• Ensure effective maintenance of PLC, SCADA, DCS and process control systems.
• Coordinate planned plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement weekly and monthly maintenance plans.
• Allocate resources, personnel and equipment to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• N6 Certificate in Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance
• Minimum 3 years’ Foreman or Supervisory Experience
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, VSDs, MCCs and industrial process control systems
• Experience in MV substations, MV switchgear, MCCs, LV installations, transformers, overhead power lines, VSDs, cable joints and distribution boards
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (If Applicable)

Hire Resolve’s Client is currently looking for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman to join their mining company based Mpumalanga. You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within a processing plant, ensuring equipment reliability, effective maintenance execution and compliance with safety and statutory requirements.