Mechanical Foreman (Talent Pool)

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of Woodfibre products in Mbombela is seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman to supervise the mechanical team. Candidates should have a Mechanical Trade Test Certificate and extensive experience in heavy industry. This role offers career development opportunities and is ideal for resilient individuals looking for new challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 7 years experience as a Trade Tested Artisan in a heavy industry environment.
• 2 years of mechanical plant maintenance experience at the supervisory level.
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical team activities to ensure equipment reliability.
• Manage rotable equipment and support plant availability.
• Monitor team performance and ensure maintenance compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Planning and budgeting

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Education

Full N4 Certificate or equivalent

Mechanical Trade Test Certificate

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Overview

Sappi is a leading global provider delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for global markets. We lead through our values centered around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive and safe environment.

We are on the lookout for experienced Mechanical Foremen to supervise the activities of the mechanical team, ensure equipment reliability, manage rotable equipment and other related activities to support plant availability.

Responsibilities

• Short-term planning and annual shutdown planning
• Safety, health, and environmental issues
• Managing and prioritising maintenance process compliance on SAP
• Continuous improvement of the mechanical maintenance function
• Budget management and control
• Monitoring the performance of the mechanical team
• Fault finding and troubleshooting on equipment to minimise downtime
• Accurate reporting
• Overseeing the learning and development of Artisans, Repairmen, and Apprentices in the team

What we are looking for

• Full N4 Certificate or equivalent
• Mechanical Trade Test Certificate (Fitter & Turner, Fitter, Millwright)
• 7 years experience as a Trade Tested Artisan in a heavy industry environment
• 2 years of mechanical plant maintenance experience at the supervisory/leadership level
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is an advantage
• SAP PM experience is an advantage
• Valid driving licence

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

If you are resilient and energetic and looking for a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to put your name in the talent pool.

TALENT POOL: This means that your application will go into a talent pool to be considered for future vacancies that become available.