Mining - Mechanical foreman/Site Manager

HPS - Hydropower systems; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HPS - Hydropower systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman / Site Manager to lead mechanical and site maintenance teams on a mining operation with a drill rig focus. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and production support for drill fleets.

You'll own maintenance planning, supervise artisans and technicians, ensure MHSA compliance, manage spares, and drive a strong safety culture while coordinating with production, mining teams and OEM partners.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Proven mining experience (underground).
• Hands-on drill rig maintenance and supervision.
• Experience managing a mining site or section.
• Medically fit for mining work and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work shifts/roster.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day mechanical/engineering activities on site as Foreman or Site Manager.
• Own planned maintenance, breakdown response, and machine availability for drill fleets.
• Manage artisans and technicians against safety, quality, cost and availability.
• Ensure MHSA and site standards compliance.
• Control spares and critical equipment readiness.
• Coach and develop teams; drive a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate with production, mining, and OEM.

Skills

Drill rig maintenance

Team supervision

Safety culture

Maintenance planning

Shift work

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Sandvik drill rigs

Job description

Mechanical Foreman / Site Manager – Mining (Drill Rig Focus)

Employment type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Foreman / Site Manager to lead mechanical and site maintenance teams on a mining operation, with a strong focus on drill rig reliability, safety, and production support.

The role

• Lead day-to-day mechanical / engineering activities on site as Foreman or Site Manager
• Own planned maintenance, breakdown response, and machine availability for drill fleets and related equipment
• Manage artisans, and technicians against safety, quality, cost, and availability
• Ensure compliance with MHSA and site standards
• Control spares and critical equipment readiness
• Coach and develop teams; drive a strong safety culture
• Coordinate with production, mining, and OEM
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Proven mining experience (underground)
• Hands‑on drill rig experience (maintenance, supervision, or both) — surface or underground fleets
• Proven experience managing a mining site or section
• Medically fit for mining work (pass mine medical)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, and site-based roster as required

Advantageous

• Artisan trade (Fitter, Electrician, Millwright, or Diesel Mechanic — Red Seal / Section 13 or 26D)
• Foreman Certificate of Competence / supervisory qualification
• MHSA 2.9.2 (or similar) legal appointment experience
• OEM product training on Sandvik, Epiroc, Atlas Copco, Furukawa, or equivalent drill rigs

What we need from you

Someone who has already run a site or section, keeps drill equipment available, leads people safely, and can operate under production pressure without cutting corners on quality or compliance.