Underground Mechanical Foreman – Earthmoving Equipment

Redpath Mining Inc.; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Mining Inc. in Polokwane seeks an experienced Mechanical Foreman to lead a maintenance team responsible for underground mining equipment and earthmoving systems. You will oversee mechanical activities, plan repairs, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a qualified fitter with trade test, extensive hands-on experience, and strong leadership. You will drive life-cycle management and condition-based monitoring initiatives, coordinating with engineers on projects and

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Section 13 Trade Test or Section 26D as a qualified fitter.
• 5 years’ traceable experience as a qualified mechanical artisan in earthmoving or TMM.
• 5 years’ traceable supervisor experience as Foreman in underground mining.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license.
• Medically fit.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating mechanical activities.
• Supervising mechanical team.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Managing the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Assigning tasks and training employees.
• Inspecting work and performance equipment installation and maintenance.
• Collaborating with engineers in planning and commissioning projects.
• Assist in conducting failure analysis studies and recommend alternative strategies for maintenance.

Skills

Earthmoving maintenance

Leadership

Lifecycle management

Condition monitoring

Engineering systems

Fault finding

Education

Matric certificate / equivalent

Trade qualification: fitter (Section 13/26D)

Tools

Computer literacy

Code 8 driver’s license

Job description

Redpath Mining Inc. in Polokwane seeks an experienced Mechanical Foreman to lead a maintenance team responsible for underground mining equipment and earthmoving systems. You will oversee mechanical activities, plan repairs, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a qualified fitter with trade test, extensive hands-on experience, and strong leadership. You will drive life-cycle management and condition-based monitoring initiatives, coordinating with engineers on projects and