Front End Foreman

Tongaat Hulett; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sugar industry is seeking a Front End Foreman to provide essential leadership to a team of artisans and technicians. This role involves managing maintenance activities, ensuring mechanical efficiency, and fostering a safe working environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and 5-10 years of mechanical experience in heavy industry, along with strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in achieving production targets while promoting teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years post apprenticeship with mechanical experience in heavy industry.
• Experience with managing a team is non-negotiable.
• Experience within the maintenance department at a sugar mill.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Front End Artisans and manage maintenance programs.
• Ensure maintenance of sugar manufacturing machinery.
• Achieve production and reliability targets while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Experience

Communication

Safety Conscious

Attention to Detail

Education

Grade 12

N6

Relevant Trade Test Certificate

Job description

VACANCY

Site

Maidstone Mill

Job Title

Front End Foreman

Grade

C5

Reports To

Plant Engineer

Department / Centre

Engineering

Main Purpose Of The Job

• Provide leadership to Front End Artisans, Turbine Technicians, skilled and semi-skilled workers.
• Manage the preventative and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical equipment in Front End and Powerhouse.
• Ensure sugar manufacturing machinery is maintained to the intended standard.
• Ensure that staff, including apprentices are adequately trained for the functions they are performing.
• Ensure minimal LTA and maximum mechanical efficiency of plant equipment.
• Achieve production, quality and reliability targets.
• Prepare and submit yearly and off-crop budgets and control expenditure within said budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve and upgrade plant equipment, that will result in lower LTA and maximum mechanical efficiency.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained and continue to improve on plant safety in accordance with the OHSACT.
• Perform Standby duties on a roster basis.
• Liaise on a regular basis with internal & external stakeholders i.e. service providers, etc.
• Promote team building and a harmonious working environment.
• Application of Health, Safety & Environmental standards
• Attend to queries and enquiries related to activities and operations.
• Attend to breakdowns and overtime work as when required
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12, N6 and relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• 5 - 10 years post apprenticeship with mechanical experience in heavy industry
• Must have experience with managing a team (non-negotiable).
• Experience within maintenance department at a sugar mill.
• Experience as a mill fitter specifically disassembly, assembly and setting of mills.
• Experience with fitting of shredder and cane knife rotor bearings.
• Experience with steam turbines.
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership skills, excellent technical, Team driven and safety conscious Proactive with high levels of energy and a focus on execution.
• Attention to detail.
• Have good communication skills and able to work with minimal supervision.
  
  

Closing Date

30 June 2025

Application Must Be Submitted To

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.