INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Job Title: Foreman Mechanical
DEPT AND LOCATION: Processing
CLOSING DATE: 29 July 2025
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise and assist the team in the safe and cost-effective execution of all mechanical maintenance work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12/Matric NQF4 is essential.
- Proof Recognised relevant Trade Qualification (Section 13/26D) OR proof of recognised completed apprenticeship contract (completed by means of effluxion of time) AND NTC 2/ (Recognised Trade Theory) Qualification.
- At least 3 years working experience as an artisan is essential.
- Working experience as an artisan in processing Concentrator environment is advantageous.
- Computer literacy (MS Office package & SAP) is essential.
- Previous acting experience as an engineering foreman is advantageous.
- Completed Foreman Development Course is advantageous.
- Valid Medical Certificate, or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.
COMPETENCIES:
- Legal knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations is essential.
- Lead and supervise safety related issues in the section is essential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise mechanical maintenance activities.
- Direct Artisans according to emergency activities.
- Attend to callouts with regards to mechanical breakdown.
- Maintain control of engineering workshop and stores.
- Provide adequate workshop store facility and stock levels for efficient maintenance and productivity levels.
- Control and order stock for all parts, equipment and materials required.
- Develop and fabricate from complex drawings, such as tanks, pipelines, frames, and structures.
- Review mechanical drawings to suite site requirements.
- Manage projects relating to engineering processes and facilities.
- Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production/operation.
- Analyse and solving mechanical problems.
- Commission assembly/machines.
- Ensure legal compliance according to MHSA Regulations.
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.).
- Write technical reports.
- Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals and teams).
- Plan, organise and control work in own area of responsibility.
- Manage subordinates, lead, and conduct on-the-job training and coaching.
IMPORTANT: Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.
IMPORTANT: Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
POPIA DISCLAIMER: By applying for this advertisement, you agree to:
- The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
- The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
- To acknowledge that Impala will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
Please note that Impala Bafokeng will never require or accept any payment by or on behalf of an employee or potential employee in respect of the employment of, or the allocation of work to, any employee.
Internal applications must be accompanied by a line leader's approval of your application.
