Maintenance Foreman – Mechanical (Heavy Industry)

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Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Foreman in Zululand KZN to lead the Maintenance Workshop, ensuring plant availability and efficient operation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of supervisory experience in heavy engineering, strong mechanical skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. Applicants with experience in the sugar industry and power generation are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as a supervisor/foreman in heavy engineering.
• Proven leadership skills and quality workmanship.
• Experience with computer literacy in planned maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical maintenance to standard and within budget.
• Track and analyze equipment performance.
• Maintain a safe, compliant workplace for the team.

Skills

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Leadership

Planning and budgeting

Commitment to safety

Education

National Diploma / N6 in Mechanical Engineering

Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical Fitting and Turning

Job description

Recruiter: Hlabahlosile

Job Ref: Cariena/Elmarie

Date posted: Friday, September 19, 2025

Location: mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary: Negotiable

Overview

Summary: Lead the Maintenance Workshop to ensure plant availability and efficient operation.

Position Info

Maintenance Foreman – Mechanical (Heavy Industry) – 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