Workshop Foreman

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002702/DL

Date posted:

Monday, August 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An established engineering and fabrication firm is seeking a highly experienced Workshop Foreman to lead and manage its production team. This is a key leadership role, ensuring projects are delivered On Time, In Full, Always Safely, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

As Workshop Foreman, you will:

Control and coordinate the workshop production team to achieve project delivery deadlines.
Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
Plan and optimize production flow to minimize delays and maximize efficiency.
Support, coach, and develop your team to build a culture of accountability and excellence.
Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Drive production planning and execution to meet contract requirements.
Oversee daily operations, ensuring resources and materials are fully utilized.
Implement and enforce SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) compliance.
Monitor budgets, labour, and overtime planning to maintain cost efficiency.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards (SANS, AWS, ASME, ISO 3834).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving efforts.
Conduct regular staff coaching, training, and performance reviews.

Requirements

Qualified Boilermaker with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in a fabrication/production environment.
Proven leadership experience managing successful production teams.
Strong knowledge of production processes, metrics, and lean principles.
Excellent people management and coaching skills.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and STRUMIS.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).

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