Job Ref #: 20002576
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Vacancy: Maintenance Foreman Division: Fabrication

Job Grade: C-Upper

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 17 October 2026

Salary: Salary and benefits will be negotiated in line

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Maintenance Foreman – Fabrication is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities within the Fabrication section. The position ensures the safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance of plant equipment, furnace refractories, buildings and general site infrastructure.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Take accountability for the execution of planned and unplanned maintenance within the Fabrication section.
• Work with the Reliability team to establish and maintain appropriate maintenance plans.
• Ensure plant equipment, buildings, furnace refractories and general infrastructure are maintained to the required standards.
• Identify equipment and building-related problems and coordinate internal or external resources to resolve them.
• Plan and deploy resources to achieve optimal maintenance performance.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives by reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the preparation and management of maintenance and building-related budgets.
• Lead and manage the employees reporting to the position by conducting six-monthly performance reviews, compile individual development plans in consultation with employees, ensure employees attend approved training and development interventions and maintain discipline in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Liaise with contractors regarding spares, breakdown support, refractory work, fabrication, building maintenance, painting and other specialist services.
• Implement, drive and monitor Zero Harm practices, systems and processes.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership among employees and contractors.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma in Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate in Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in a similar maintenance or supervisory role would be advantageous.
• Experience working with SAP Plant Maintenance or another Computerised Maintenance Management System is essential.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :

• Intermediate proficiency—Microsoft suite (Excel, Email, Word) and SAP.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Planning, organising and resource-management ability.
• Strong technical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and building drawings.
• Sound decision-making and analytical ability.
• Contractor and stakeholder-management skills.

 KNOWLEDGE:

The successful candidate should have sound knowledge of:

• Asset care and maintenance practices relating to plant, buildings and general infrastructure.
• Equipment troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Planned and preventative maintenance principles.
• Permit-to-work systems.
• Maintenance scheduling and execution.
• Statutory maintenance requirements.
• SHEQ principles and relevant safety requirements.
• Incident and accident investigation processes.
• Budget preparation and cost control.