Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

Kempton Park, Gauteng

Maintenance and Engineering

Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

Engineering Manager

Trade Tested Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright, or Mechanical Artisan. Proven Supervisory Management qualification and/or experience will be advantageous. Additional Engineering Degree or Qualification may be advantageous Matric/Grade 12/N3 minimum.

The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of all mechanical equipment, plant infrastructure, utilities, and buildings within the Kempton Park Calcium Hypochlorite manufacturing facility. The incumbent will lead maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure maximum equipment availability, regulatory compliance, plant reliability, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices. The role is critical in supporting uninterrupted production through proactive maintenance planning, breakdown management, asset care, and execution of capital improvement projects.

• Supervise and coordinate all mechanical maintenance activities across the production facility.
• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
• Ensure preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs are effectively executed.
• Manage plant breakdowns and lead troubleshooting activities to minimize downtime.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability meet production requirements.
• Prioritize maintenance work based on risk, operational impact, and safety considerations.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service providers.
• Manage the maintenance budget effectively to ensure plant equipment, buildings, and infrastructure are maintained safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.
• Prioritize expenditure based on asset criticality, operational requirements, and plant reliability.
• Monitor costs and implement cost‑saving initiatives without compromising safety or performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, maintenance procedures, inspection check sheets, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Assertive, optimistic, resilient, and adaptable to change. Able to engage and motivate others through a collaborative leadership style. Self-confident, self-motivated, and results-driven. Demonstrates accountability and ownership of responsibilities.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of CAD software.
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Results and target-oriented.
• Quality-conscious with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Trade Tested Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Millwright, or Mechanical Artisan. Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Supervisory management qualification and/or experience. Valid driver's licence and own transport. Strong computer literacy, including MS Office and CAD software. Project management experience will be advantageous. Industrial plant maintenance experience is essential. Experience in Calcium Hypochlorite or chemical manufacturing will be highly advantageous.

Standby duties and overtime as per IWC…