About the position
SERVICE FOREMAN!
HOWICK (KZN)
Our industry-leading client in Howick within the manufacturing industry is on the lookout for a skilled and driven Service Foreman to oversee mechanical maintenance operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in heavy machinery.
If you thrive under pressure, have a sharp eye for fault-finding, and can guide a team with confidence, THEN OUR CLIENT WANTS YOU!!!!!!!!
Non-Negotiables:
- Trade-tested in Fitting and Turning.
- Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in a mechanical maintenance environment.
- Proven experience working with coal-fired boilers.
- Strong background with heavy machinery – including boilers, compressors, and water pumps.
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Minimum requirements:
- N6 qualification in a mechanical field.
- Recognised Trade Test in Fitting or Fitting & Turning.
- John Thompson Boiler Attendant Certificate (advantageous).
- Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience.
- At least 5 years’ fitting experience on heavy machinery, including:
- Coal-fired boilers
- 500–1000 CFM compressors
- Centrifugal and piston-type water pumps
- Previous experience in a Charge Hand or Foreman role (preferred).
Knowledge and Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical equipment, drives, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and water/steam reticulation systems.
- Skilled in fault-finding and working under pressure during breakdowns.
- Practically inclined with hands-on ability in tool use and mechanical tasks.
- Competent in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
- Accurate, neat, and efficient in the execution of duties.
- Proficient in fabrication tasks such as welding, grinding, and cutting.
- Strong communication skills with both management and colleagues.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure planned maintenance schedules are executed as instructed, providing assistance to artisans where necessary.
- Lead and coordinate all boiler maintenance activities, including inspections and repairs.
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of boiler house machinery and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Supervise Boiler Attendants and Firemen in the operation of the boiler house.
- Conduct plant checks to verify compliance with maintenance schedules.
- Attend to breakdowns and perform repairs promptly.
- Manage the servicing and repair of all mechanical equipment within the services department.
- Accurately complete job cards and planned maintenance documentation.
- Report serious or unresolved defects to the Section Foreman or Engineering Manager.
- Perform safety inspections on equipment and plant as required.
- Undertake installation and modification of equipment and plant as instructed.
- Carry out any reasonable request made by the Section Foreman or Engineering Manager.
Desired Skills:
- Service Foreman
- Mechanical
- Foreman
- Durban
- Howick
