MAINTENANCE FOREMAN (LIMPOPO)

Oxyon People Solutions; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance solutions provider seeks a Maintenance Foreman in Polokwane. The role involves overseeing machinery and equipment maintenance, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant supervisory experience and technical qualifications in mechanical engineering. This position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Experience in Artisan Fitter / Millwright.
• 5+ years Supervisor / Foreman experience.
• Experience in Boilers / Pumps / Conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise maintenance and repair of machinery.
• Assign and monitor work of the maintenance team.
• Conduct inspections and audits of machines and equipment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety and quality emphasis

Planned maintenance system usage

Education

National Trade Test Fitter or Millwright

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pragma

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

Job Overview :

The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the company’s machinery, equipment, and facilities. The Maintenance Foreman is also in charge of managing the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with security, safety, health, environmental standards, and maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools. The Maintenance Foreman reports to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and works closely with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient production.

Duties

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the maintenance and repair of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Assign and monitor the work of the maintenance team (including maintenance planning), ensuring quality of maintenance and timeliness of service.
• Train, coach, evaluate and monitor the performance of the maintenance staff, providing feedback and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures, as well as local and national rules, regulations and standards, regarding health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities, identifying and resolving any issues or risks (manage company asset register, as per policies and procedures).
• Maintain accurate and updated records of the maintenance activities, trends, costs, and inventory.
• Coordinate with external contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, as needed, for the procurement and delivery of spare parts, tools, and services.
• Provide technical support and advice to other departments, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Report any near misses, incidents, accidents, risk hazards or malfunctions to the Reliability & Engineering Manager and take corrective and preventive actions, as necessary

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent.
• National Trade Test Fitter or Millwright or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ Experience in Artisan Fitter / Millwright
• 5+ years Supervisor / Foreman experience.
• Experience in Boilers / Pumps / Conveyors.
• Extensive experience using planned maintenance systems. Especially Pragma or SAP.
• Able to work methodically and systematically.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Key Culture attributes : Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork; effectively leads and communicates because our people matter.