Mokopane: Maintenance Foreman posted by Flink Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Foreman to join our team in Mokopane, Limpopo. As a key member of our maintenance department, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of our machinery, equipment, and facilities. You will also manage our maintenance team, ensuring compliance with security, safety, health, environmental standards, and maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the maintenance and repair of the company’s machinery, equipment, and facilities, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Assign and monitor the work of the maintenance team (including maintenance planning), ensuring quality of maintenance and timeliness of service.
• Train, coach, evaluate and monitor the performance of the maintenance staff, providing feedback and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, as well as local and national rules, regulations and standards, regarding health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the company’s machinery, equipment, and facilities, identifying and resolving any issues or risks (manage company asset register, as per policies and procedures).
• Maintain accurate and updated records of the maintenance activities, trends, costs, and inventory.
• Coordinate with external contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, as needed, for the procurement and delivery of spare parts, tools, and services.
• Provide technical support and advice to other departments, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the company’s machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Report any near misses, incidents, accidents, risk hazards or malfunctions to the Reliability & Engineering Manager and take corrective and preventive actions, as necessary.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent.
• National Trade Test Fitter or Millwright or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ Experience in Artisan Fitter/ Millwright.
• 5+ years Supervisor/Foreman experience.
• Experience in Boilers/Pumps/Conveyors.
• Extensive experience using planned maintenance systems. Especially Pragma or SAP.
• Able to work methodically and systematically.
• Strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• National Trade Test Fitter or Millwright certification or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (if applicable).

Salary & Benefits

Basic Salary of R40 000 – R47 000 Depending on Skills and Experience. The company offers the following benefits:

• Discovery medical aid – company contribute for 50% for member, spouse and three children only.
• Pension/Provident fund – company contribute 11% and employee contribute 7.5%.
• 13th cheque – Company offers guarantee 13th cheque paid on the 25 November every year.