ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION FOREMAN

Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within the gold processing plant.
• Supervise, lead and coordinate Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and Artisans.
• Ensure effective allocation of daily tasks and monitoring of work performance.
• Ensure optimal availability and reliability of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Diagnose, investigate and resolve electrical and instrumentation breakdowns.
• Ensure maintenance of electrical motors, MV Substations, pumps, screens, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, distribution boards and associated plant equipment.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration and testing of instrumentation equipment, including pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters.
• Ensure effective maintenance of PLC, SCADA, DCS and process control systems.
• Coordinate planned plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities.

2. Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement weekly and monthly maintenance plans.
• Allocate resources, personnel and equipment to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance backlogs and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure availability and effective management of critical spares.
• Monitor equipment performance and minimise unplanned plant downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history and technical documentation.

3. Safety, Health and Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), applicable regulations and company SHEQ standards.
• Enforce safe working practices, including lock-out and isolation procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all electrical and instrumentation activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Fulfil applicable legal appointment responsibilities, where formally appointed.

5. Operational and Cost Management

• Work closely with the Processing and Engineering teams to support production targets.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure and contribute to budget management.
• Identify opportunities for improved plant reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly maintenance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant availability and operational performance.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• N6 Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant Electrical Trade Test (Section 13 or equivalent recognised trade qualification).
• Supervisory or First-Line Management qualification will be advantageous.
• Valid drivers licence
• Minimum 5 years' relevant post-trade experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years' Supervisory or Foreman experience within a Mining or Mineral Processing Environment.
• Proven experience in a Gold Processing Plant will be highly advantageous.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, VSDs, MCCs and industrial process control systems.
• Experience in MV Substations, MV Switch gear, MCCs, LV Installations, Transformers, Overhead power lines, VSDs, cable joints, distribution boards
• Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems, fault-finding and instrumentation calibration.
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act and applicable engineering regulations.
• Experience in maintenance planning and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS). (SAP, DMS, Pragma, etc)