What youll be doing Ensuring all equipment is in a safe and reliable working conditions at all times. Determining short- and long-term maintenance requirements. Drafting, implementing and overseeing preventive and predictive maintenance plans. Performing equipment inspections and scheduling corrective actions. Coordinate with the production to plan and execute shutdown with minimal disruption. Assigning, monitoring and verifying tasks performed by the maintenance team. Keeping accurate maintenance records. This includes but is not limited to records of maintenance requests, inspections, work done, spare usage and records, downtime logs performed with critical information such as dates, times. Identifying and maintaining critical spares list and ensuring spares are available as and when needed. Conducting regular stock counts on maintenance tools, spares, equipment and consumables. Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized maintenance workshop. Ensuring maintenance tools and equipment are available and in good working condition at all times. Enforcing Health & Safety compliance (PPE use, permits to work, lock-out/tag out procedures, etc.) Ensuring compliance with all statutory and company standards. Regular and accurate reporting to the Management team of the status of the maintenance function. Daily formal session with the maintenance team to plan the day and assign their tasks. Development and implement improved maintenance processes and policies. Troubleshooting of breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and implementing effective solutions Mentoring electricians and semi-skilled assistants, providing training, coaching, and guidance to build skills and enhance team performance. Support continuous improvement projects and contributing to plant efficiency initiatives. What youll need Minimum Red-Seal Trade Certificate as a Fitter & Turner OR a Millwright. Extensive experience with both mechanical AND electrical systems (including three-phase). Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance leadership role. Practical understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and automation systems. Experience with the management of small teams essential. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and discipline team members when necessary. Job coordination and planning experience. Hands-on experience with plastics processing equipment and general plastics manufacturing processes an advantage. Understanding of maintenance management systems and record-keeping practices. Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to effectively use resources independently. Own, reliable transport is a requirement. What is in it for you? Work with one of the industry leaders in polymer development and production. Competitive cash package, R25 000.00 – R35 000.00 (depending on experience). A role that rewards drive, independence, and results. A Few Things to Know Occasional after-hours work will be required during plant shutdowns and/or major breakdowns. Ready to Apply? Click Apply and please complete your application in full. If you dont hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients.

Maintenance Foreman Type: 3 Month Contract Seniority Level: Mid-Career (Above 8 yrs exp) Job Purpose: To oversee and coordinate all maintenance activities within the plant to ensure optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The Maintenance Foreman will lead a team of artisans and technicians, ensuring maintenance schedules are followed and plant operations run efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Supervise daily maintenance operations (mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration). Plan, schedule, and allocate work to maintenance staff and contractors. Ensure all machinery and equipment are properly maintained and comply with production requirements. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment failures. Maintain maintenance records and update job cards, checklists, and breakdown reports. Monitor spare parts usage and ensure adequate inventory levels. Enforce compliance with HACCP, GMP, Quality Management Systems, and OHSACT. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability and efficiency. Mentor and develop team members to build technical capability and performance. Requirements: Trade Tested Millwright or Electrical Engineering qualification (minimum N4) Minimum 8 years trade experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/foreman role Strong mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration background Proven experience in an FMCG food manufacturing environment Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, QMS, and OHSACT standards Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and respond to plant emergencies effectively