Maintenance Foreman – Mining & Outdoor Plant Ops

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasolburg, Free State, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to oversee engineering maintenance processes for mining teams. You will lead preventative maintenance and repairs for ventilation fans, pumps, pipelines and wastewater systems to achieve production targets while adhering to QCDSM principles.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary maintenance activities, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with SHE policies and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate / N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
• Electro Mechanic Trade Certificate
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in mining maintenance/engineering

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of mine ventilation fans, including preventative maintenance and performance monitoring
• Maintain centrifugal and positive displacement pumps; fault finding, alignment and seal replacement
• Manage and maintain overland pipelines, leak detection, valve maintenance and flow monitoring
• Coordinate building, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and facility upkeep
• Manage plumbing systems, potable water distribution, valves and pipework repairs
• Oversee sewerage treatment plants, pumps, pipelines and compliance with environmental standards
• Plan road maintenance activities, drainage, pothole repairs and supervision of contractors
• Supervise subassembly repairs, refurbishment, and installation of mechanical components
• Ensure proper alignment of powerpacks, motors, pumps and rotating equipment using precision instruments
• Uphold preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance principles for optimal equipment performance

Skills

Action planning

Engineering technology

Engineering design

SHE policies

Engineering development

Accountability

Communicates effectively

Manages complexity

Drives results

Optimizes work processes

Education

National Senior Certificate / N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English

Electro Mechanic Trade Certificate

Job description

Sasolburg, Free State, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to oversee engineering maintenance processes for mining teams. You will lead preventative maintenance and repairs for ventilation fans, pumps, pipelines and wastewater systems to achieve production targets while adhering to QCDSM principles.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary maintenance activities, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with SHE policies and environmental standards.