Foreman Maintenance - C4 at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant equipment. The role provides technical guidance and supervision to the maintenance team, ensuring that preventative and corrective maintenance is executed to high standards of quality and safety. The position supports plant availability and production targets through effective planning, breakdown response, problem solving and continuous improvement of maintenance practices. The Maintenance Foreman also ensures that maintenance systems, procedures and reporting requirements are adhered to while fostering a disciplined, accountable and safety-focused maintenance team.
• The Maintenance Foreman will be appointed as the Competent Person for the ICE Meyerton plant in accordance with the General Machinery Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• A trade qualified Millwright, Electrician or Fitter & Turner
• An Engineering Diploma in mechanical or electrotechnical (heavy current) fields with an academic qualification of at least N5 or T3.

Ideal

• A qualified Millwright with an Engineering Diploma in mechanical or electrotechnical (heavy current) fields with an academic qualification of at least N5 or T3.
• Valid code 10 driver’s licence.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years relevant maintenance experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years of experience subsequent to achieving the N5 or T3 qualification.
• Proven plant maintenance experience across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical and instrumentation).
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance coordination, supervision or acting foreman responsibilities will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance systems and fault-finding practices.
• Exposure to cement manufacturing processes and equipment will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and maintenance management systems is essential.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems, programming and fault finding (e.g. Siemens PLC environments) will be advantageous.
• Specific equipment hands-on experience would be compulsory: Conveyor belts, Screw Conveyors, Pneumatic & Hydraulics, Bucket Elevators, Gearboxes, Ball Mills, Rotary Packers, Shrink Hood applicators, FANUC Robots or Palletizers, Weighing and other Instruments, Wet and Dry Mixers, In-line weighers
• CMMS experience (Onkey) and ABB KM systems will be beneficial

Ideal

• Same as above, but with a minimum of 10 years relevant maintenance experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Cement Manufacturing Processes and Plant Equipment
• Knowledge of Maintenance Systems and Practices
• Knowledge of Safety Standards and Legal Compliance

Special Requirements

• Availability for Standby and After-Hours Work
• Ability to Work in a Heavy Industrial Environment
• Sound Operational Knowledge of Plant Equipment
• Ability to Coordinate Multi-Disciplinary Maintenance Activities

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Coordinate and supervise daily maintenance activities to ensure safe and reliable plant operation.
• Ensure maintenance systems, procedures and company policies are adhered to and up to date.
• Respond to plant breakdowns and maintenance requests and ensure timely restoration of equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance jobs including labour, tools and spare parts.
• Ensure high quality workmanship and compliance with plant standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records including job cards, equipment history and maintenance feedback.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards, maintenance procedures and authority levels.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly maintenance reports.
• Conduct daily invocom / toolbox discussions with the maintenance team.
• Support continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Cost saving initiatives to reduce operational costs and expenses
• Managing and Monitoring stores stock ensuring critical and normal spares are always available

Generic Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership ability with the capability to guide and support maintenance teams in a plant environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with artisans, supervisors and plant management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple maintenance priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate maintenance activities effectively.
• High level of accountability and ownership in executing maintenance tasks and ensuring work is completed safely and to standard.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering and external service providers.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and respect in dealing with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Willingness to mentor and develop junior employees and apprentices within the maintenance team

Deadline:22nd May,2026