Job Description

As a Senior Foreman Mechanical Surface, you will be responsible for managing the discipline of engineering supervisory, budget, and technical service. Compliance with operating relevant procedure Work instructions, OHS compliance, Codes of Practices, procedures, and standards. Coordinate special projects and shutdowns manage PM compliance and prioritize duties towards the maintenance of equipment and services, budget setting and control, contactor management, and quality management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Operation Management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the process in achieving throughput objectives
• Undertake to plan the spares requirements according to the planned maintenance schedule and ensure their availability
• Liaise with the Operation management team regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget, and employee resources
• Oversee that all work practices are executed in compliance with legal requirements
• Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section and the operation
• Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirement and priorities with the operational team
• Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the section’s performance
• Oversee that the required material, equipment, spares and staff are available to achieve the output

This role is in the Engineering Department at a D1 level and reports to the Section Engineer Production

Qualifications

Please attach copies of your qualifications with your application:

• Grade 12/N3
• Engineering Foreman Certificate as per Anglo American is advantageous
• Fitting Trade Certificate is essential

Experience, knowledge and skills:

• Two years plus experience required as a Foreman from a smelter environment
• SAP experience is advantageous
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Good analytical and decisions making skills

Other requirements:

• Valid driving licence and own reliable transport is essential