MAINTENANCE FOREMAN (LIMPOPO)

Oxyon People Solutions; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maintenance sector is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to oversee the repair and maintenance of machinery and facilities. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates will have a National Trade Test or equivalent, along with significant supervisory experience and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Train and evaluate maintenance staff, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Conduct inspections and audits of machinery and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Teamwork

Methodical Work

Education

National Trade Test Fitter or Millwright or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Matric or equivalent

Tools

Pragma

SAP

Job description

• 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.