Mechanical Foreman: Lead Maintenance & Safety

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Secunda Operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Mechanical/Electro-mechanical team leader to provide direction to artisans, plan workflow, and ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs. The role focuses on safety, asset integrity and efficiency, with responsibilities for planning, control, risk assessments, and coaching staff to develop competence and guide career progression.

You will drive continuous improvement, enforce SHERQ standards, manage start-up/shutdown tasks, and

Qualifications

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science.
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate (Mechanical Red Seal).
• 6+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning, control and management of operations/maintenance activity.
• Ensure effective execution of operations/maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum task quality and efficiency, and overall effective use of equipment.
• Manage and control costs.
• During emergency situations, evaluate abnormalities and take corrective action to avoid downtime and SHERQ incidents.
• Ensure own team adheres to procedures and for people and plant.
• Ensure maintenance planning is scheduled optimally to maximise production output.
• Take action on first occurrence performance problems, misconduct, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Manage performance of own team.
• Ensure sensitisation to diversity in the workplace.

Skills

Operational and Safety Factors

Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Sol

Performance Management

Review and Reporting

Engineering Implementation

Accountability

Action Oriented

Manages Ambiguity

Decision Quality

Balances Stakeholders

Education

Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science

Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate (Mechanical Red Seal)

Job description

Sasol Secunda Operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Mechanical/Electro-mechanical team leader to provide direction to artisans, plan workflow, and ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs. The role focuses on safety, asset integrity and efficiency, with responsibilities for planning, control, risk assessments, and coaching staff to develop competence and guide career progression.

You will drive continuous improvement, enforce SHERQ standards, manage start-up/shutdown tasks, and