Plant Maintenance Foreman

Full Circle Recruitment Services; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chrome Ore Producer is seeking an experienced Plant Maintenance Foreman to oversee the mechanical and electrical maintenance of its processing plant in Limpopo. The successful candidate will manage a team and ensure the efficient operation of the plant while promoting a strong safety culture. A Red Seal Trade Test Qualification and significant supervisory experience in a mining environment are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a mining or mineral processing environment.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the plant maintenance team.
• Lead fault-finding efforts and oversee emergency and planned maintenance.
• Ensure plant operations with minimum downtime.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Leadership

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Red Seal Trade Test Qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

A leading Chrome Ore Producer is seeking an experienced and dedicated Plant Maintenance Foreman to oversee the day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance of its chromite processing plant , situated approximately 90km East of Polokwane / 65km West of Burgersfort . The successful candidate will manage a team of artisans and ensure the continuous and efficient operation of critical fixed plant equipment in support of the companys underground mining and mineral refining operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the plant maintenance team, including mechanical and electrical artisans.
• Lead fault-finding efforts and oversee emergency and planned maintenance interventions.
• Ensure the plant operates with minimum downtime by implementing proactive maintenance strategies.
• Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and performance gaps.

Processing Plant Equipment Oversight

Maintain and repair critical chromite processing equipment including crushers, vibrating screens, spiral concentrators, ball mills, slurry pumps, conveyors , and dewatering systems.

Manage and monitor systems such as VSDs, PLCs, MCCs , and plant-wide instrumentation.

Conduct routine plant inspections and ensure adherence to OEM specifications and asset care standards.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture through regular toolbox talks, risk assessments, and enforcement of SOPs.

Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) , environmental regulations, and site-specific procedures.

Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Collaboration & Reporting

Coordinate closely with the underground maintenance and production teams to align plant performance with mine output.

Ensure accurate maintenance record-keeping, CMMS updates, and availability of critical spares.

Prepare and submit daily and weekly maintenance reports, highlighting plant performance trends and maintenance KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

Red Seal Trade Test Qualification as Electrical Artisan or Millwright .

Minimum 10 years'''' experience in a mining or mineral processing environment, with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity .

Strong experience in chrome or PGM processing will be advantageous.

Deep technical knowledge of chromite plant processes , electrical control systems (PLCs / VSDs), and high-voltage maintenance.

Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.

Ability to read and interpret technical and electrical diagrams .

Valid drivers license and willingness to relocate or travel to site daily.