Maintenance Foreman x2 - (6-month fixed term contract)

Details

Closing Date2026/11/02

Reference NumberRCL261023-1

CompanyRCL Foods

Job TitleMaintenance Foreman x2 - (6-month fixed term contract)

FunctionsEngineering

Job Type ClassificationPermanent

Location - Town / CityRandfontein

Location - ProvinceGauteng

Location - CountrySouth Africa

Job DescriptionRCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com

RCL FOODS is seeking two Maintenance Foremans to join our Groceries division.

Purpose:

To provide supervision and oversight on site wide preventative maintenance, breakdown maintenance, enact duties as per OHS act regulation 8.2 duties of employer, improve and maintain plant availability

Minimum RequirementsTrade tested Millwright, Electrician or Fitter with an N4 Engineering Mechanical or

Electrical certificate, NQF Level 4 Grade 12 or

Matric Equivalent Certificates or N (C) V Level 4,

Trade tested Millwright and National N6 certificate, NQF Level 5 Higher Certificates

Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for maintenance on all equipment on the site. GMR2.7 appointee under the OHS Act. Ensure compliance in terms of statutory inspections. Ensure all machinery are maintained and operated as per requirements of OHS act and are safe to all users. Report and rectify any defective equipment, which may cause a risk to business continuity or may cause an injury. Manage leave and time management for all direct reports. Reduce Sick leave and poor time attendance for all direct reports. Manage development plans of the artisans and apprentices, and plot. Ensure compliance in terms of FSCC22000, ISO45000. Provide technical support in breakdowns and improve MTTR KPI. Ensure targets are met with artisan utilisation and improve preventative maintenance schedules. Improve and maintain 5s within workshops and machinery. Managing relationships with contractors and enforcing SLA agreements with contractors. Fully competent with the use of precision instruments such as multi-meters, insulation testers, Micrometres, Vernia callipers, torque wrench, etc. Lead Level 1 meetings with artisans. Support cross function departments such as quality, production and supply chain. Ensure critical spares for critical A, B and C equipment are kept on site and lead discussions with stores to plan to stock these items. Lead counselling sessions, issue verbal and written disciplinary actions, with direct reports. Lead with execution of maintenance shut down plans. Initiate Capex Project from start to completion as per RCL Capex process. Maintenance and maintenance processed implemented as per RCL maintenance process developed by Maintenance COP committee.

Policy

Preference will be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups in line with the company’s EE Plan, including all persons with disabilities.