Job Purpose
A vacancy exists for a Foreman Maintenance within the Mining Asset Management Department. Reporting to the Superintendent Field Equipment Maintenance. The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the effective management of allocated resources to achieve agreed performance objectives safely and by adhering to industry best practice, international standards, procedures, and policies. This will be best achieved by close collaboration with the Operational counterparts.
Key performance areas
- Maintaining Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
- Investigates accidents / incidents and recommends corrective / remedial measures. Follows up to ensure that these are adhered to and implemented
- Ensure that all team members know their role regarding the RUL work management process and continuously monitor compliance.
- Ensure the work crews meet the required work quality standards. Provide coaching and training were individual’s performance needs improvement.
- Establish a robust working relationship with the area planner and operator and participate in the development of the short- and long-term maintenance plans.
- Compile weekly performance reports and discuss the data with the team on a weekly basis to improve work performance.
- Ensure all contractors working in area of responsibility are supervised and comply with the necessary RUL standards and procedures.
- Constantly monitor personnel and equipment utilisation to ensure optimal performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- A three 3-year National Vocational Trade Diploma in Fitting and Turning/ Diesel Mechanic with L3/N3/S4.
- A minimum of seven (7) years post working experience of which 3 year’s should have been at Supervisory level in a Mining Equipment Maintenance environment.
- A valid Code B Driver’s Licence.
- A Police Certificate of conduct of not older than six months is required. A record will not automatically disqualify candidates.
Required competencies and skills
- Leading and deciding
- Supporting and co-operating.
- Interacting and presenting.
- Analysing and interpreting.
- Organising and executing.
- Adapting and coping
Application Closing date – 13 March 2026
