Workshop Foreman

SUMMARY:
Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the mining sector is seeking a qualified and experienced Workshop Foreman to join their team in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

POSITION INFO:
JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all workshops consistently deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective and high-quality maintenance services.
The role carries full responsibility for workshop performance, legal compliance, production efficiency, financial management, employee development and customer satisfaction.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency.
• Valid Trade Test Certificate as: Diesel Mechanic, Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, Millwright (advantage).
• SAMTRAC will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards.
• Experience in heavy mining equipment rebuilds.
• Minimum of 8 years' workshop management experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a workshop environment at supervision level.
• Extensive knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, Terex, Toyota, Mercedes.

• Strong leadership and people management.
• Technical knowledge of maintenance and repair work.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Decisive decision-making under pressure.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• Computer literacy.

• Ensure efficient workshop production.
• Ensure all repairs comply with OEM specifications and company engineering standards.
• Manage preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, breakdown management and shutdown planning.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and the Mine Health and Safety Act, where applicable.
• Maintain ISO 9001 certification.
• Develop Quality Control Plans.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Control engineering expenditure.
• Manage spares and critical parts while avoiding excess inventory.
• Monitor nonconformance reports.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers and contractors.