Engineering Foreman | BMR Utilities Electrical

INTERNAL POSITION

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 01 June 2026

CLOSING DATE: 10 June 2026

DEPARTMENT: BMR ENGINEERING / UTILITIES ELECTRICAL

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To ensure that the plant is in a safe, healthy, and environmentally good condition. To ensure maximum plant availability and adequate plant maintenance to production/operations to achieve a business plan and optimum production.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognised Trade Certificate as Electrician
• National Diploma / N6 (NQF Level 6) in Engineering
• Supervisor course essential
• Minimum 5 years' post‑trade experience, preferably in a chemical plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Sound knowledge of engineering and maintenance processes; applicable legislation and safety standards and plant equipment and maintenance systems
• Computer literacy required (SAP, MS Office etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication- and customer orientation skills
• Must be medically fit for Base Metal Refinery (BMR)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with legislation, company procedures and rules
• Supervise and manage maintenance team to ensure optimal plant performance
• Plan and execute preventative, planned, and breakdown maintenance
• Minimise downtime and ensure efficient response to plant failures
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, legislation, and company procedures
• Manage maintenance budgets, costs, and spares effectively
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and support development
• Compile reports and ensure accurate maintenance records
• Support projects, plant improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives

1. APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID) MUST BE UPLOADED ONTO THE VACANCY PORTAL ON THE INTRANET / SPRINGS / VACANCIES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
2. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
3. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY'S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
4. IMPALA PLATINUM LTD COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS AND INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
5. FRAUD ALERT: IMPALA PLATINUM WILL NEVER REQUEST YOU TO MAKE ANY CASH DEPOSIT / PAYMENTS AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.