Engineering Foreman – Fraser Alexander – Mpumalanga
📍 Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
🏢 Company: Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.
📅 Date Posted: 15 April 2025
📝 Reference Number: FA-1157
📄 Contract Type: Permanent
💼 Work Level: Skilled
💰 Salary: Market Related
🕓 Application Closing Date: 22 April 2025
About the Company
Fraser Alexander is a trusted name in the mining services industry, providing essential support across tailings, construction, mineral processing, and infrastructure sectors. With over 100 years of industry experience, Fraser Alexander has earned a solid reputation for innovation, integrity, and excellence. The company aims to create smart, sustainable solutions for its clients while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and people development.
Role Overview
Fraser Alexander is currently recruiting an experienced and skilled Engineering Foreman for its operations in Mpumalanga. This permanent position plays a critical role in ensuring that all plant and machinery within the Processing Plant are maintained to the highest operational standards. The ideal candidate will be a technically adept leader with a strong maintenance background, who can balance hands-on problem-solving with the ability to lead and mentor a technical team.
This role is perfect for someone with a mechanical or electrical trade background, who has progressed into a supervisory or management role within a plant or mining environment.
Key Responsibilities
As the Engineering Foreman, your responsibilities will include:
Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE):
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Fulfill legal responsibilities in accordance with MHSA Section 2.9.2.
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Adhere to and promote FAMP safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
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Champion proactive safety behaviour and ensure compliance with the company’s zero-harm framework.
Maintenance and Operational Support:
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Execute scheduled and routine maintenance in collaboration with production schedules.
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Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned breakdowns.
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Maintain high equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
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Evaluate and monitor condition of processing plant machinery and equipment.
Coordination and Cost Control:
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Issue job cards and work schedules to maintenance teams.
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Monitor third-party contractor performance and ensure compliance with operational standards.
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Effectively manage parts inventory and control maintenance costs.
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Track Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for operational insight.
Administrative Duties:
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Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance logs and inspection reports.
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Submit monthly performance and cost reports to engineers and site management.
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Maintain breakdown records and develop performance reports for ongoing improvement.
Team Leadership and Development:
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Supervise, train, and develop a team of maintenance personnel.
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Appoint competent individuals and conduct daily team meetings for alignment and feedback.
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Enforce discipline, encourage accountability, and mentor students undergoing work-integrated learning.
Minimum Qualifications
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N3 Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering subjects.
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Trade Test (MQA/MERSETA preferred).
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Supervisory Training Course (advantageous).
Experience Requirements
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2 years as a Learnership/Apprentice in mining, transport, construction, plant or manufacturing.
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3 to 5 years experience as a qualified Artisan in plant or mining environments.
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3 years management or supervisory experience, particularly in processing plant operations.
Skills and Competencies
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Strong technical expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
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Excellent troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) skills.
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Effective prioritization and execution of tasks under pressure.
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Firm but fair supervisory and mentoring abilities.
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Excellent verbal and written communication.
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Basic proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Pragma Onkey (or similar CMMS).
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Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, standards, and regulatory compliance.
What Fraser Alexander Offers
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A permanent opportunity with a leader in mining and industrial services.
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A collaborative work environment committed to safety, performance, and development.
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Opportunities for continuous growth through training, mentorship, and career development.
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A market-related salary and a role of real responsibility.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fraser Alexander is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. All suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, or background.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications by 22 April 2025, using the Reference Number: FA-1157.
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