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Mechanical Foreman

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Job Location:

East London - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

The Mechanical Foreman will be responsible for the effective supervision coordination and execution of mechanical maintenance activities while remaining actively involved in hands-on work. The role requires a strong technical background sound leadership ability and close collaboration with production to ensure plant reliability and optimal utilisation.

Requirements

  • Successfully completed a relevant Trade Test with N3 qualification as a minimum requirement.
  • Minimum 5 years post trade test working experience.
  • At least 3 years experience at supervisory level.
  • Proven experience supervising mechanical fitters and their subordinates including discipline and
    performance appraisals
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft Word Excel and related applications.
  • Planning and coordination skills.
  • Quality-focused and results-driven.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Fair consistent and professional approach.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Willingness to work across different areas as operationally required.
  • First Aid Basic Certificate will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of mechanical fitters and assistants.
  • Act as a working foreman actively participating in mechanical tasks and breakdowns.
  • Attend to fault finding breakdowns and planned maintenance activities.
  • Manage mechanical projects and interpret technical drawings.
  • Ensure optimum utilisation of labour and time including accurate recording by subordinates.
  • Assist with mechanical fitter activities in other areas as and when required.
  • Work closely and effectively with Production to minimise downtime.
  • Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable legislation.
  • Ensure compliance with health safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Skills

  • Mechanical maintenance and hands-on repair skills.
  • Supervisory and leadership abilities.
  • Fault finding and troubleshooting.
  • Project management and technical drawing interpretation.
  • Planning and coordination skills.
  • Collaboration with production teams to minimise downtime.
  • Health safety and compliance awareness.

Please send your CV to if you would like to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Skills
  • Compliance
  • Coordination
  • Fault Finding
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Performance Analysis
  • Planning
  • Reporting
  • Supervising
  • Working Drawing

About Company

Well-established company based in East London is seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Foreman to join their plant in Zwelitsha, 5km south of King William's Town.

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