About The Role

The Mechanical Foreman is responsible to ensure a safe, efficient and productive engineering maintenance through the supervision of a team of artisans on the Shaft. This must be done according to regulations and all laws relevant to the tasks.

Roles and responsibilities include the below

Assist the operation management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the shaft in achieving throughput objectives
Undertake to plan, up to 1 year ahead and assist with 5-year planning, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets and budgets
Undertake to plan the spares requirements according to the planned maintenance schedule and ensure their availability
Liaise with the operation management team regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employee resources
Oversee that all work practices are executed in compliance with legal requirements
Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives via a design communication and supervisory forum to subordinates
Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section regarding the performance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets.
Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section and the operation.
Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirement and priorities with operational team
Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards
Ensure the reduction of costs caused by incidents and incidents
Compile accurate reports
Ensure that required job instructions are available to employees
Implement and maintain applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practices, procedures and standards
Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports
Conduct required meetings including safety
Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures
Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained

The role is at a C5 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager

Grade 12
Trade certificate
Forman Certificate

Experience

5 years of qualified post trade experience
Supervisory experience would be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in A2 Safety
Proficient in VFL Training
Advanced knowledge of all site-specific mechanical equipment
Must demonstrate advanced skills to troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical equipment with specific focus on condition monitoring, defect elimination and continuous improvement
Proficient English (Speak, Read and Write)
Proficient in equipment and machinery specific competence as per the role specific requirements detailed in the skills matrix

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer

Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
Market-aligned reward and recognition.
Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.