Winder Foreman Mechanical

Internal and External

• DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 18.06.2026
• CLOSING DATE: 25.06.2026
• DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise and assist the team in the safe execution of all mechanical activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent is essential.
• Mechanical Trade Certificate is essential.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Winder Artisan is essential.
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in a workplace.

• Identify engineering materials, their characteristics and applications and common metal

• tests used in engineering.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of winders.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Problem-Solving techniques.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises mechanical maintenance activities.
• Inspects, maintains, repairs, and does fault-finding on Winders.
• Maintains and supervises mechanical workshop, stores, and winders
• Attends to callouts with regards to mechanical breakdowns.
• Controls and orders stock for all parts, equipment and materials required.
• Directs Artisans according to emergency priorities submitted by production personnel.
• Stays informed on the latest technology for application or replacement of present systems, equipment, technology

and divulge the necessary information to personnel.

• Meets regularly with employees to analyse problems and maintains a healthy service and relationship between

personnel and with clients.

• Reports to Section Superintendent on all activities and problem areas.
• Writes Technical reports.
• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.
• Participates in regular safety meetings and makes recommendations to ensure overall safety.
• Performs regular inspections in the area of work and reports hazards to ensure the environment is safe and hazard-free and recommends remedial action where necessary.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team – we are excited to have someone new join our ranks.

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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