Senior Engineering Foreman OC
Senior Engineering Foreman OC
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Come and join this dedicated team as a Senior Foreman Mechanical where you will be responsible for managing the discipline of engineering supervisory budget and technical service. Compliance to operating relevant procedure Work instructions MHSA compliance and GTS-group technical standards
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assist the Operation management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the process in achieving throughput objectives.
- Undertake to plan up to 1 year ahead and assists with 5-year planning the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets and budgets.
- Undertake to plan the spares requirements according to the planned maintenance schedule and ensure their availability
- Liaise with the Operation management team regarding daily weekly and monthly progress to plan budget and employee resources.
- Oversee that all work practices are executed in compliance with legal requirements.
- Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives via a design communication and supervisory forum to subordinates.
- Plan daily weekly and monthly work requirement and priorities with operational team
- Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour equipment and operational performance standards
- Liaise with the other Supervisors to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed
- Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of co-operation within the section.
- Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the sections performance.
- Monitor the process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions.
- Ensure availability for after-hours standby duties.
- Allocate multi-task team members to Artisans when required to perform and ensure effective maintenance.
- Accompany the Engineer regular inspections and audits around the section.
- Review operational plans and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates.
- Provided regular support to both the process operational and technical employees within the section as well as to other sections on boiler making matters.
- Takes charge during crises and major overhauls.
- Conduct regular inspections on all works to ensure safety and maintenance of technical standards.
- Assist / guide the Maintenance Clerk to supply reliable maintenance information.
- Assist with the succession planning process of the section.
- Hold disciplinary and grievance inquiries.
- Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications.
- Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations
- Fairly manage cultural diversity.
- Ensure competency of employees for the work required.
- Compile accurate reports.
- Advise employees on career opportunities and the requirements to achieve personal growth.
- Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures.
- Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained.
This role is at a Band D1 level reporting to the Section Engineer.
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Diesel Trade Certificate
- Certified Competent 2.9.2
- Foreman Certificate
- Senior Foreman Certificate will be advantageous
Experience Knowledge and Skills
- Two years plus experience required as a Foreman
- Computer literate in full MS Office
- Good analytical and decisions making skills
- Valid driving license
Additional Information :
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer marketing metals globally with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines 3 smelters and 2 refineries giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chainfrom resource to market.
We explore we mine we concentrate we smelt we refine and we market. As a result we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29000 employees we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 16 June 2025
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
