Maintenance Foreman – Mechanical (Heavy Industry)

Hlabahlosile Trading Projects; Mtubatuba; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy engineering firm in Zululand, KZN, is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead their maintenance workshop. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience in mechanical equipment maintenance and hold relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include ensuring plant availability, overseeing maintenance operations, and optimizing equipment performance. This role emphasizes leadership, planning, and commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as a supervisor/foreman in heavy engineering.
• Experience in the sugar industry, Power Generation, boiler and turbine maintenance is advantageous.
• Commitment to housekeeping and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Workshop to ensure plant availability and efficient operation.
• Oversee mechanical maintenance to standard and within budget.
• Track and analyze equipment performance, address inefficiencies and recurring faults.

Skills

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Planning

Budgeting

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma / N6 in Mechanical Engineering

Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical Fitting and Turning

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Foreman – Mechanical (Heavy Industry)

Location: Zululand KZN

Requirements

• National Diploma / N6 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical Fitting and Turning
• 10+ years' experience as a supervisor/foreman in heavy engineering
• Strong background in mechanical equipment maintenance, planning, and budgeting
• Advantageous: Experience in the sugar industry, Power Generation, boiler and turbine maintenance
• Proven leadership, quality workmanship, and computer literacy (planned maintenance systems)
• Commitment to housekeeping and workplace safety

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Workshop to ensure plant availability and efficient operation
• Oversee mechanical maintenance to standard and within budget
• Track and analyze equipment performance, address inefficiencies and recurring faults
• Use condition-based monitoring for plant maintenance
• Monitor and optimize Bearing Cooling Water (BCW) system
• Maintain a safe, compliant workplace for the team