Engineering Foreman (Diesel Mechanic)

Afrique Connection Consultancy; Barberton; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrique Connection Consultancy is seeking an Engineering Foreman (Diesel Mechanic) to lead maintenance teams in a hard-rock underground mining environment. The role requires a diesel mechanic with supervisory experience and proven ability to manage maintenance schedules and safety compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee hydraulic systems, equipment reliability, and maintenance records while driving efficient shutdowns and cost controls in a challenging mining context.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Recognised trade certificate as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience as a qualified diesel mechanic.
• At least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory position.
• Previous experience in hard-rock underground trackless mining.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of Epiroc S1L, 281 and 282 drill rigs, dump trucks and LHDs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and company safety requirements.
• Ensure quality and timely completion of statutory and workplace inspections.
• Maintain equipment availability and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with planned maintenance schedules.
• Reduce repeat breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Manage maintenance response and repair times.
• Maintain the quality of completed maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of maintenance records.
• Control overtime, spares, consumables and maintenance costs.
• Manage employee performance, discipline and development.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and the condition of workshops and work areas.
• Ensure effective communication and shift handovers.
• Drive the implementation and close-out of audit and investigation findings.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Reading hydraulic circuits

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance planning

Education

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)

Diesel Mechanic trade certificate

Tools

Equipment maintenance tools (Epiroc S1L, 281/282)

Job description

Position Title: Engineering Foreman (Diesel Mechanic)

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
• Recognised trade certificate as a Diesel Mechanic
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a qualified diesel mechanic
• At least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory position
• Previous experience in hard-rock underground trackless mining
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of Epiroc S1L, 281 and 282 drill rigs, dump trucks and LHDs

Additional Criteria

• Strong leadership and supervisory ability
• Mechanical aptitude — the ability to apply the fundamentals of basic automotive repair and maintenance technology, and to recognise and respond to typical maintenance defects
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuits
• Strong prioritisation skills — the ability to rank issues, tasks and objectives according to their relative importance

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensure compliance with legal and company safety requirements
• Ensure quality and timely completion of statutory and workplace inspections
• Maintain equipment availability and reliability
• Ensure compliance with planned maintenance schedules
• Reduce repeat breakdowns and equipment failures
• Manage maintenance response and repair times
• Maintain the quality of completed maintenance and repair work
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of maintenance records
• Control overtime, spares, consumables and maintenance costs
• Manage employee performance, discipline and development
• Maintain housekeeping standards and the condition of workshops and work areas
• Ensure effective communication and shift handovers
• Drive the implementation and close-out of audit and investigation findings

Selection Terms and Conditions

• Appointment is subject to the candidate being certified medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996

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