Maintenance Foreman / General Engineering Supervisor

E&D Recruiters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Foreman / General Engineering Supervisor for operations in Mozambique. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in diamond plant DMS and recovery processes, along with strong leadership and safety compliance skills. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and managing a team of artisans. Expect competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in DMS and Recovery or separation technology environment.
• At least 3 years on senior management level.
• Desired 8 years in the same field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate artisans to achieve maintenance and safety targets.
• Plan, schedule, and implement budgeted projects.
• Ensure safe installation and operation of machinery.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of diamond plants

Auditing skills

In-depth understanding of health, safety regulations

Education

N6 plus / or trade test

ECSA Professional registration

Job description

Overview

Title : Maintenance Foreman / General Engineering Supervisor

Location : Mozambique (Expat)

Requirements

• Minimum : N6 plus / or trade test through a recognised Institution plus Code 8
• Thorough knowledge of diamond plants and DMS and Recovery circuits
• Auditing skills
• In-depth understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations within the mining and processing sector
• Desired : As above plus government ticket plus ECSA Professional registration
• Minimum : 5 years DMS and Recovery or separation technology environment experience of which at least 3 years on senior management level
• Desired : 8 years DMS and Recovery or separation technology environment experience of which at least 5 years will be on senior management level

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the artisans to ensure maintenance and safety targets are achieved on time and within budget
• Coordinate the planning, scheduling and implementation of budgeted projects within the area of responsibility
• Be responsible for the safe installation and the proper operation, running and maintenance of all machinery; be responsible for the safe erection and proper maintenance of all buildings, structures and tanks
• Ensure timely sourcing and delivery of equipment and services for the operations. Ensuring that materials, supplies and services are procured for the execution of the operations at the most competitive prices and are of the required quality
• Ensure all safety appliances, mechanisms and guards are maintained in good condition; the provisions of the regulations relating to machinery are fully complied with; and the work of any apparatus or machine, the use of which may constitute a danger to any person, is stopped
• Conduct audits when required to ensure compliance with the MHSA, Company COP, and procedures
• Ensure the asset register remains up to date and optimises the maintenance schedules to ensure legal compliance and to ensure the target availability of equipment
• Required to work overtime, do standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise
• Oversee and manage the maintenance department to ensure optimum machine availability
• Effective utilisation of the plant's preventative maintenance program (Fiix) for both equipment and tooling used for production
• Compliance with applicable statutory requirements and Client policies / procedures
• Ensure that tooling used is in good working conditions at all times and liaise with production / technical teams to ensure tooling preparation is completed timeously and in line with production schedule
• Installation of plant machinery and equipment as and when required
• Manage, oversee and support subordinates in carrying out daily tasks
• Submit and motivate capital / strategic expenses to the Engineering Superintendent
• Ensure discipline is maintained in the work area (absenteeism, time management, overtime, misconduct (etc.)
• Comply with safety, health, security and environmental standards
• Manage workplace climate

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