Front End Foreman

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

2000483496

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Location:

Tongaat, South Africa

Salary:

R0 per month + 0

SUMMARY:
Provide leadership to Front End Artisans, Turbine Technicians, skilled and semi-skilled workers.

POSITION INFO:

VACANCY

Site	Maidstone Mill
Job Title:	Front End Foreman
Grade:	C5
Reports To:	Plant Engineer
Department / Centre	Engineering

Main Purpose of the job:	Provide leadership to Front End Artisans, Turbine Technicians, skilled and semi-skilled workers. Manage the preventative and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical equipment in Front End and Powerhouse. Ensure sugar manufacturing machinery is maintained to the intended standard. Ensure that staff, including apprentices are adequately trained for the functions they are performing. Ensure minimal LTA and maximum mechanical efficiency of plant equipment. Achieve production, quality and reliability targets. Prepare and submit yearly and off-crop budgets and control expenditure within said budget. Identify opportunities to improve and upgrade plant equipment, that will result in lower LTA and maximum mechanical efficiency. Ensure a safe working environment is maintained and continue to improve on plant safety in accordance with the OHSACT. Perform Standby duties on a roster basis. Liaise on a regular basis with internal & external stakeholders i.e. service providers, etc. Promote team building and a harmonious working environment. Application of Health, Safety & Environmental standards Attend to queries and enquiries related to activities and operations. Attend to breakdowns and overtime work as when required
Qualifications & Experience:	Grade 12, N6 and relevant Trade Test Certificate. 5 - 10 years post apprenticeship with mechanical experience in heavy industry Must have experience with managing a team (non-negotiable). Experience within maintenance department at a sugar mill. Experience as a mill fitter specifically disassembly, assembly and setting of mills. Experience with fitting of shredder and cane knife rotor bearings. Experience with steam turbines.
Personal Qualities	Strong leadership skills, excellent technical, Team driven and safety conscious Proactive with high levels of energy and a focus on execution. Attention to detail. Have good communication skills and able to work with minimal supervision.
Closing Date:	30 June 2025
Application must be submitted to:

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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