Mechanical Foreman
East London - South Africa
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.
- 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.