Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

Solenis LLC; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis LLC in Kempton Park, Gauteng, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Foreman to lead mechanical maintenance across the facility. You will supervise maintenance personnel and contractors, ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations, and drive proactive maintenance practices to maximise equipment uptime.

The role demands strong technical leadership, OSHA-aligned safety focus, and experience with chemical plant maintenance. A post-trade background and SAP familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright, or Mechanical Artisan.
• Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Supervisory management qualification and/or experience.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport.
• Industrial plant maintenance experience essential.
• Experience in Calcium Hypochlorite or chemical manufacturing advantageous.
• Standby duties and overtime per IWC policies.
• Knowledge of SAP maintenance modules advantageous.
• Inherent health/safety assessment will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical maintenance across the facility.
• Lead maintenance personnel and contractors safely and efficiently.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Manage breakdowns and troubleshoot to minimise downtime.
• Ensure equipment reliability meets production needs.
• Prioritise work by risk and safety impact.
• Monitor costs and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and check sheets.
• Communicate with other departments, suppliers, and service providers.

Education

Trade Tested Fitter

Fitter & Turner

Millwright

Mechanical Artisan

Supervisory management qualification

Engineering degree advantageous

Tools

CAD software

SAP maintenance modules

MS Office

Job description

## Mechanical Maintenance ForemanApply: Kempton Park, South Africa: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 25, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R0033542**LOCATION** **Kempton Park, Gauteng****DEPARTMENT****Maintenance and Engineering****VACANCY****Mechanical Maintenance Foreman****REPORTING TO****Engineering Manager****MINIMUM QUALIFICATION*** Trade Tested Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright, or Mechanical Artisan.* Proven Supervisory Management qualification and/or experience will be advantageous.* Additional Engineering Degree or Qualification may be advantageous* Matric/Grade 12/N3 minimum.**ROLE SUMMARY****Role Purpose:**The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of all mechanical equipment, plant infrastructure, utilities, and buildings within the Kempton Park Calcium Hypochlorite manufacturing facility. The incumbent will lead maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure maximum equipment availability, regulatory compliance, plant reliability, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices.The role is critical in supporting uninterrupted production through proactive maintenance planning, breakdown management, asset care, and execution of capital improvement projects.**Responsibilities:*** Supervise and coordinate all mechanical maintenance activities across the production facility.* Lead and supervise maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.* Ensure preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs are effectively executed.* Manage plant breakdowns and lead troubleshooting activities to minimize downtime.* Ensure equipment reliability and availability meet production requirements.* Prioritize maintenance work based on risk, operational impact, and safety considerations.* Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement initiatives.* Perform root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions* Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service providers* Manage the maintenance budget effectively to ensure plant equipment, buildings, and infrastructure are maintained safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.* Prioritize expenditure based on asset criticality, operational requirements, and plant reliability.* Monitor costs and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or performance.* Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, maintenance procedures, inspection check sheets, and work instructions* Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements**Self-Management:*** Assertive, optimistic, resilient, and adaptable to change.* Able to engage and motivate others through a collaborative leadership style.* Self-confident, self-motivated, and results-driven.* Demonstrates accountability and ownership of responsibilities.**Skills and Attributes:*** Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.* Working knowledge of CAD software.* Strong leadership and relationship management skills.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.* Results and target-oriented.* Quality-conscious with strong attention to detail.* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.* Good presentation and communication skills.* Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.* undefined**MINIMUM CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS*** undefined* Trade Tested Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright, or Mechanical Artisan.* Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.* Supervisory management qualification and/or experience.* Valid driver's licence and own transport.* Strong computer literacy, including MS Office and CAD software.* Project management experience will be advantageous.* Industrial plant maintenance experience is essential.* Experience in Calcium Hypochlorite or chemical manufacturing will be highly advantageous.* Standby duties and overtime as per IWC policies* Working knowledge of SAP maintenance modules will be advantageous.Note:The role involves work in a chemical manufacturing environment with potential exposure to hazardous chemical agents and airborne particulates. The successful candidate must be able to perform the inherent requirements of the role safely and will complete a role-specific occupational health assessment in accordance with applicable law.