Mechanical Foreman (Dry Prep Section)

RAVA HUMAN CAPITAL; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human capital provider is seeking a Mechanical Foreman for the Dry Prep Section in Boksburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate must possess a Matric/Grade 12, a mechanical engineering N4 certificate, and be a qualified Fitter or Millwright. Responsibilities include managing maintenance, ensuring machine availability, developing maintenance standards, and training the engineering team. A minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing and supervisory roles is required. Familiarity with OHASA standards and strong leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years manufacturing plant experience.
• 5 years general plant maintenance and dry preparation area experience.
• Minimum 5 years proven supervisory management and job planning experience.
• Previous wood industry experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all mechanical maintenance and ensure machine availability.
• Ensure compliance to maintenance business processes.
• Develop and implement maintenance standards.
• Train and develop the plant engineering team.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance to standards.
• Responsible for maintenance and incidental shut planning.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Fluent Afrikaans

Fluent English

Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Computer literate on MS programs

Knowledge of MS Projects

Education

Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent

N4 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

Qualified Fitter or Millwright

Job description

Wood Industry - Mechanical Foreman (Dry Prep Section), Boksburg, Rneg + Ben

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
• Fluent Afrikaans & English
• N4 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
• Qualified Fitter or Millwright
• 5 years Manufacturing plant experience
• 5 years general plant maintenance experience and dry preparation area experience
• Minimum 5 years proven supervisory management and job planning experience
• Previous wood industry experience would be advantageous
• Familiar with OHASA standards.
• Good knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Leadership and management skills
• Computer literate on MS programs, knowledge of MS Projects
• DUTIES:
• To manage all mechanical maintenance, and shut work and to ensure machine availability
• Ensure compliance to maintenance business processes within area of responsibility
• Development and implementation of maintenance standards and maintaining of equipment to these standards
• Training and development of plant engineering team to comply with laid down standards
• Conducting of audits to ensure compliance to standards
• Responsible for maintenance and incidental shut planning and execution
• Manage and motivate sub-ordinates effectively
• Cost control of maintenance expenditure within the budget parameters for section