ENGINEERING FOREMAN at Fraser Alexander for qualified Electricians

ENGINEERING FOREMAN (Mpumalanga)

Work Level Skilled

Job Type Permanent

Salary Market Related

EE Position No

Location Mpumalanga

Reference Number FA-1257

Description

PURPOSE

The role is responsible for Electrical maintenance and repairs of all machinery and related Processing Plant equipment’s.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety, Health and Environment

Carry and fulfil responsibilities of a MHSA Section 2.9.2 legal appointment.

Maintain FAMP policies, Standards and procedure requirements.

Preparation and execution of scheduled routine maintenance, in conjunction with production planning.

Champions the implementation of proactive maintenance and the elimination of reactive maintenance by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.

To support operations by providing effective equipment maintenance ensuring equipment reliability and availability.

Parts and inventory management.

Control maintenance costs effectively and prevent as far as possible over expenditure.

Coordination

Issuing of work schedules and job cards.

Lead team to complying with company SHE strategy and zero harm frame-work

Develop, review and agree the weekly maintenance plan with the Maintenance and Process team. Ensures safe execution.

Reduce reaction times to breakdowns (MTTR) and increase mean time between failures (MTBF) through the effective implementation of maintenance best practices, systems and procedures.

Oversee third party contractor maintenance and compliance.

Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area.

Evaluates condition monitoring status.

Administration

Ensures maintenance logs and work order documentation on equipment inspection and repairs are maintained to required standard

Prepares month end performance report for engineer

Generates cost report to site manager/engineer.

Ensures all break downs are appropriately recorded by subordinates.

Managing the team

Select and appoint competent and passionate people.

Supervision, training and development of maintenance subordinates.

Maintain open channel communication with subordinates through daily meetings for two-way feedback.

Monitor performance & maintain discipline.

Serve as a mentor to yearly intake of work integrated learning students.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

N3 Electrical Engineering subjects

Electrical Trade Test MQA/MERSETA

Supervisory Course (Advantageous)

EXPERIENCE

Learnership/Apprentice in Mining/construction/transport/plant or manufacturing 3 years

Artisan 3-5 years in Mining/plant or manufacturing

3 Years management experience

Experience on Processing plant

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Good verbal and written communications.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving ability.

Demonstrated firm supervisory skills

Computer literacy: Excel Basic; Pragma Onkey basic.

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering safe practice.

Strong technical skills and knowledge of best practices in maintenance procedures and protocols.

RCFA 

CLOSING DATE: 23/07/2025

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