Maintenance Foreman

Location: Eerste River, Western Cape, South Africa

Afrimat (CM) Western Cape (Pty) Ltd, based at Peak Quarry, has a vacancy for a:

Maintenance Foreman

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Engineering Diploma (advantageous)
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate
• Experience in working with various disciplines is advantageous such as Boilermaking, Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Electricalc
• cPrevious supervisory experience (MHSA)
• Valid unendorsed RSA driver’s license
• Exceptional knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment & principles
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods
• At least 3 years’ experience in a mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities (not Limited Not)

• Drive and ensure upholding of all Health & Safety; Environmental and Mine Health and Safety Act rules and regulations
• Oversee daily quarry operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, and haulage.
• Co-ordinate the work of the maintenance team with production requirements
• Oversee the maintenance & effective installation of all electrical and mechanical equipment
• Co-ordinate and ensure planning and preparation for legal inspections
• Ensures maximum reliability and availability of mining equipment and maintains good integrity of mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Drive preventative and proactive planned maintenance
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing building maintenance plans
• Ensure Maintenance of crushing & shaping equipment, conveyor systems, vibrating equipment, dust suppression and extraction systems, hydraulic and pneumatic reticulation etc.
• Ensure adherence to Monthly budget management, stock control and spars availability
• Drive and be responsible for continuous improvement, equipment or process upgrades and repairs.
• Employee supervision; timekeeping, overtime management
• Participate in all legal audits
• Mentor interns and Learner artisans
• Perform ad hoc duties as required by management
• Deliver results under a high-pressure operation and environment
• Assist in training of Apprentices and Learners when required
• Willing to assist in various operations when required
• Operate heavy tools and work manually with their hands to complete tasks – using own initiative.
  
  

Please Send The Following Documents To Apply

Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)

• CV
• Certified ID copy
  
  

The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.

Closing Date: 4 December 2025