About the position
Build, Lead & Own Critical Utilities in a High-Performance FMCG Environment
RFG Foods is one of South Africa's leading FMCG manufacturers, supplying trusted food brands to local and international markets. Our Limpopo Vegetable Products facility is seeking a hands-on Utilities Foreman to take ownership of critical utility systems that keep a high-volume food processing plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a technically strong utilities professional who thrives in boilers, steam systems, water treatment, compressors, and FMCG maintenance leadership.
THE ROLE: WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
As the Utilities Foreman, you will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and play a key role in plant uptime, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities
- Operation, monitoring, and maintenance of steam boilers and boiler houses
- Acting as Standby Boiler Operator (must reside close to the factory)
- Full responsibility for boiler & steam services
- Management of water reticulation systems, including:
- Boreholes
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant
- Oversight of compressed air systems and Atlas compressors
- Maintenance coordination for:
- Forklifts and utility vehicles
- Cooling towers
- Generators
- Contractor management for:
- Water treatment
- Compressed air systems
- Electrical substation
- Cooling towers
- Leadership and supervision of:
- 2 × Boiler Operators
- 4 × Boiler Assistants
- 2 × Maintenance Assistants
- 1 × Electrical Graduate
- Planning, scheduling, and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, engineering, and legal requirements
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE ATTRACTIVE
- End-to-end ownership of utilities in a live FMCG plant
- Leadership exposure across contractors, operators, and graduates
- Critical role in plant stability and production continuity
- Opportunity to work with modern food processing and utility systems
- Stable, established FMCG employer with strong governance and safety culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or N3 / N6 Technical Qualification
- Boiler Operation Certificate (mandatory)
- Proven experience operating and maintaining steam boilers
- Previous maintenance or utilities management experience
- Computer literate: MS Excel, Word, Outlook
- Willing and able to live close to the factory for standby duties
Advantageous Experience
- FMCG or food manufacturing plant experience
- John Thompson boiler systems
- Exposure to high-volume production environments
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- FMCG maintenance and utilities management
- Steam boilers & boiler house operations
- John Thompson boilers
- Pumps, motors & borehole systems
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plants
- Generators & Atlas compressors
- Cooling towers
- Forklift and mobile equipment maintenance
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Contractor and project management
- MS Excel reporting and tracking
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All information provided by candidates will be verified. RFG Foods Limpopo Veg Products reserves the right not to appoint or to withdraw this advertisement. Appointments will be made in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
