MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Location: Randburg, Gauteng Salary: R35,000 – R38,000 per month (Negotiable) Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a reliable, experienced and hands-on Maintenance Foreman

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance department, ensuring that production machinery is maintained to the required standard, and supporting the plant in achieving safe, efficient and consistent production.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12

• N5 Technical qualification

• Recognised Red Seal Trade Test – Fitter & Turner preferred

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the steel manufacturing industry

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance foreman/supervisory role

• Valid driver’s licence

• Proven leadership and people-management skills

• Good understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Understanding of Industrial Relations

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards

• Ability to work overtime when required

• Reliable work history and traceable references

Technical Experience Required

The ideal candidate should have strong practical experience with:

1. Industrial gearboxes

2. Industrial fluid pumps

3. Sheet-steel processing machinery

4. Hydraulics and pneumatics

5. Lathe operation

6. Milling machine operation

7. Basic servicing and maintenance of tools and dies

8. Repairs and maintenance of hoists and cranes

9. ARC and MIG welding

10. General mechanical maintenance and fault-finding

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities.

• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules.

• Allocate and supervise maintenance personnel and their daily tasks.

• Coordinate repairs, breakdowns and machinery modifications with the Production Manager.

• Provide hands-on technical support when required.

• Ensure critical machinery spares are identified and maintained in stock.

• Liaise with suppliers and evaluate pricing and service levels.

• Develop and implement programmes to improve machinery reliability, production output, product quality and safety.

• Maintain accurate ISO and company maintenance records and documentation.

• Ensure required health, safety and housekeeping standards are maintained.

• Plan and monitor statutory health and safety maintenance requirements.

• Attend production-related meetings.

• Coordinate contractors during emergency repairs and maintenance projects.

• Maintain a tool register and ensure tools are kept in good working condition.

• Assist with maintenance budgets and forecasts when required.

• Communicate maintenance requirements and issues to senior management.

• Manage and discipline maintenance personnel when necessary.

• Perform other maintenance-related duties as directed by management.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong leader with excellent organisational skills

• Hands-on and technically competent

• Able to work independently and under pressure

• Safety-conscious and quality-driven

• Experienced in a steel manufacturing/production environment

• Able to plan preventative maintenance effectively

• A strong communicator who can work effectively with production teams, contractors, suppliers and management

• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve machinery performance and reliability

Benefits

• Company contributes 50% towards medical aid for up to 3 members

• Company contributes 7.5% towards the pension fund

If you have the required technical experience, leadership ability and a strong background in steel manufacturing maintenance, we would like to hear from you.

Location: Randburg Salary: R35,000 – R38,000 per month, negotiable