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Maintenance Foreman (Instrumentation)

Key Performance Areas

  • Plan and supervise daily work and performance of employees on assigned shifts.
  • Organize schedules and assign work activities to achieve company objectives safely.
  • Achieve shift, daily, weekly, monthly and off-crop shutdown targets.
  • Develop and manage budgets with the Engineering Manager and finance partners.
  • Monitor performance and support teams in solving problems and taking corrective action.
  • Ensure maintenance standards and instructions are followed.
  • Manage iAMP policy adherence among maintenance teams.
  • Improve work quality to reduce rework and increase plant reliability.
  • Ensure equipment maintenance and reliability for the respective area.
  • Identify areas for equipment performance and quality improvement.
  • Implement systems and processes for continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with Factory Optimization and Production teams.
  • Ensure SAP records, BOM information and Work Orders are captured accurately.
  • Ensure technical and maintenance reporting complies with company procedures.
  • Identify Learning & Development needs and manage training.
  • Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where needed.
  • Promote adherence to SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption policies.

Job Requirements

  • Matric / “O” Level Certificate.
  • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Light Current/Instrumentation or equivalent.
  • Instrumentation Trade Test with 5+ years’ experience in instrumentation maintenance.
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing industry.
  • Extensive experience using maintenance management systems, especially SAP.
  • Knowledge of Siemens DCS systems is an added advantage.
  • Ability to work methodically and systematically in a Sugar Mill environment.

The Rewards

  • Competitive package commensurate with qualifications, experience and value-add.

How To Apply

Send:

  • Detailed CV
  • Copies of qualifications in PDF format
  • Names of two referees

Mark application:
“Maintenance Foreman – Instrumentation”

Email:
📧 Recruitment@illovo.co.za

Closing Date:
📅 04 June 2026

Note: If you do not receive correspondence within 10 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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