Job Description

Job Summary
VACANCY
Site
Maidstone Mill
Job Title:
Front End Foreman
Grade:
C5
Reports To:
Plant Engineer
Department / Centre
Engineering
Main Purpose of the job:

• Provide leadership to Front End Artisans, Turbine Technicians, skilled and semi-skilled workers.
• Manage the preventative and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical equipment in Front End and Powerhouse.
• Ensure sugar manufacturing machinery is maintained to the intended standard.
• Ensure that staff, including apprentices are adequately trained for the functions they are performing.
• Ensure minimal LTA and maximum mechanical efficiency of plant equipment.
• Achieve production, quality and reliability targets.
• Prepare and submit yearly and off-crop budgets and control expenditure within said budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve and upgrade plant equipment, that will result in lower LTA and maximum mechanical efficiency.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained and continue to improve on plant safety in accordance with the OHSACT.
• Perform Standby duties on a roster basis.
• Liaise on a regular basis with internal & external stakeholders i.e. service providers, etc.
• Promote team building and a harmonious working environment.
• Application of Health, Safety & Environmental standards
• Attend to queries and enquiries related to activities and operations.
• Attend to breakdowns and overtime work as when required

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12, N6 and relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• 5 - 10 years post apprenticeship with mechanical experience in heavy industry
• Must have experience with managing a team (non-negotiable).
• Experience within maintenance department at a sugar mill.
• Experience as a mill fitter specifically disassembly, assembly and setting of mills.
• Experience with fitting of shredder and cane knife rotor bearings.
• Experience with steam turbines.

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership skills, excellent technical, Team driven and safety conscious Proactive with high levels of energy and a focus on execution.
• Attention to detail.
• Have good communication skills and able to work with minimal supervision.

Closing Date:
30 June 2025
Application must be submitted to:
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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