Job Post: Underground Maintenance Foreman

Situated in the Piet Retief/Panbult area, ± 65 km from Piet Retief, Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd. is a modern, mechanized mine. This Colliery has the following vacancy:

The ideal applicant will meet the following requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Grade 12

  • Section 13 or 26 relevant certified trade test.

  • Gas testing and Flameproof certificate.

Experience:

  • 5 years relevant experience.

  • 5 years in a supervisory position.

  • Equipment experience - Joy CMs, Joy Shuttlecars, Roofbolters and feeder breaker.

Skills and abilities:

  • To work overtime and stand-by duties.

  • Ability to work under pressure.

  • Communication and supervisory skills.

  • Leadership, control, and supervision of subordinates.

  • Ability to identify and control health, safety, and business risks.

  • Ability to work with management systems e.g. safety management system, maintenance management system, ERP system.

  • Ability to apply basic maintenance practices.

  • Optimization and effective implementation of maintenance practices and strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 2.9.2 Mine Health and Safety Act appointment

  • Plan, organize, direct production and maintain equipment in the area of responsibility to ensure that targets are met safely.

  • Field verification of work conducted.

  • Control the budget of equipment.

  • Conduct and verify legal inspection as required.

  • Train and develop employees under his or her supervision.

  • Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules.

  • Ensure optimization and effective management of maintenance strategy.

  • Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee attitudes.

  • Improve manpower utilization.

  • Maintain or improve housekeeping and safety records.

  • Ensure all required documents and files are submitted and updated as required.

  • Do time keeping and keep overtime in control of employees under his or her supervision

  • Manage Overtime and standby duties.

  • Assist in breakdowns during and after hours.

  • Maintain mechanical infrastructure.

Interested parties should send a C.V. and copies of certificates to:

The Human Resources Department

Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd.

E-mail: recruitment@kangracoal.co.za

NOTE: CV’S WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

A shortlist will be compiled and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. If no response is received within one month, applicants may assume their applications to be unsuccessful. All original certificates and proof of experience must be produced at the interview.  

Closing date: 20 May 2026

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