Plant Foreman
Listing reference: conc_000244
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Building & Construction
Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property
Location: Mpumalanga
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Concor
Introduction
Concor Construction invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Plant Foreman. The successful incumbent will report to the Plant Manager
The successful incumbent will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the work of Artisans, ensuring that all work is delivered safely on time and within budget, along with managing equipment and materials required. The Foreman will also be responsible for machine availability, managing breakdowns, and providing feedback/report on the condition and utilization of the fleet.
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates. This position is site-based and is situated within the Mpumalanga province. The successful candidate will be based in the Middleburg/Hendrina area and will be on a permanent basis.
Job description
The success will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Coordinate the maintenance of equipment and machinery, and ensure that operations run smoothly
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements
- Conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings
- Supervising and training staff, creating teams and managing the staff, maintenance, and work schedules
- Overseeing work to anticipate, detect, and address factors that impede operations
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery are properly operated and maintained, and perform administrative tasks.
- Ensure the completion of maintenance and repairs on time and within budget
- Schedule, coordinate, a nd supervise the daily activities of Artisans
- Facilitate skills and knowledge transfer to teams
- Ensure Artisans complete all required documentation, i.e., job cards
- Ensure documentation is properly completed in line with Client/Company requirements
- Track and document daily work outputs
- Organise and monitor the work of service providers on site
- Ensure that effective equipment and materials management
- Order and manage hired/internal equipment on a daily basis
- Coordinate the delivery/pick up of parts and materials as required
- Ensure site personnel meet the relevant training requirements
- Conducting performance reviews with staff
- Implement the Company requirements and legal regulations, paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality.
- Operate and promote safe working conditions on site
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12 or N4 Mechanical Engineering
- Must have a Red Seal Mechanic Trade Certificate - Red Seal Earthmoving Mechanic Trade Certificate would be advantageous.
- First Line Supervisor Certificate and Plant Conditioning Monitoring Certificate will be advantageous
Experience
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in the Roads Industry, with specific focus on and exposure to Caterpillar, Komatsu, Wirtgen, Bomag, Hamm, Vogele Paver
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be a South African Citizen
Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
- Working knowledge of the OHS and MHS Act, Principles, and DMR Regulations
- Knowledge of relevant legal requirements.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent judgment and decision-making
- A great understanding of work optimization techniques
- Strong leadership skills and good time management skills.
