Foreman Engineering; Mechanical

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Foreman Engineering to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the General Engineering Supervisor. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications are only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

• Effective job planning in terms of cost containment, legal regulations, procedures, quality standards and required resources (trained crew, time, equipment, material and tools); draw up a schedule to guide the execution thereof
• Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specification
• Maintenance schedules to be in place and ‘living’
• Administration management
• Quality management risks mitigated
• Safety and legal compliance
• Maintenance reports completed in detail and accurately
• Ordering of equipment / machinery parts in a well planned way
• Supervision and technical skills development of Artisans
• Working to standards and procedures for systematic, disciplined operations
• Planning for budgets and projects
• Performance measurement and coaching of subordinates
• Acquisition of resources and selection of subordinates
• Management of all Mechanical maintenance and installations to schedule
• Control of overtime and stores expenditure
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with Cementation Africa values and leadership initiatives
• Perform risk assessments prior to commencing work, in terms of conditions, material, equipment, safety standards, legal requirements and competence

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Section 26 Recognised/Equivalent Trade Certificate (Fitter/Boilermaker/Rigging/Millwright)
• Engineering Foreman Certificate of Competence or proof of formal Supervisory training in Planning, Leading, Organising and Control
• MS Office Proficient [Word & Excel]
• Valid EB Driver’s License
• Valid First Aid Certificate

• At least 5 years trade experience as artisan.
• At least 5 years practical experience as an Artisan in a mining environment, appointed in a legal position
• At least 2 years’ experience acting on a supervisory level as an Engineering Foreman
• At least 5 years practical experience on winders [preferred
• Aleast 2 years supervising / leading planned maintenance person
• At Understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), maintenance scheduling and spares management.
• Setting up performance management for the team.
• Capable to manage discipline and conflict within the team.
• Sound understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.

• The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
• Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
• An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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