Mechanical Maintenance Foreman — Lead Reliability

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

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.