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About the Organisation
AVI Limited is a leading South African manufacturer and distributor of well-known household brands in the FMCG sector, offering products in food, personal care, cosmetics, footwear, and apparel. The company operates multiple manufacturing sites under National Brands Limited (NBL), including Rosslyn, which produces popular tea, coffee, creamer, biscuits, and snack ranges.
Electrical and Instrumentation Foreman job at AVI Limited | Apply Now
Gauteng, South Africa
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Full Time
Deadline:
15 Jul 2025
Job Title
Electrical and Instrumentation Foreman job at AVI Limited
AVI Limited
Job Description
The Electrical and Instrumentation Foreman will report to the Maintenance Manager and be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, compliance, and maintenance of all packaging machinery and related infrastructure at the Rosslyn site. This includes leading a team of electricians, instrumentation technicians, and apprentices, implementing preventive maintenance systems, managing root cause analysis for downtime, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards. The foreman will also support shutdown planning, manage resources effectively, and ensure proper documentation and reporting via CMMS.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards (FSSC 22000, AIB, ISO).
Conduct daily plant inspections and manage electrical/instrumentation maintenance activities.
Oversee equipment reliability and participate in root cause analysis of failures.
Ensure efficient CMMS utilization and update job cards, maintenance plans, and reports.
Plan and supervise shutdowns, installations, and upgrades to plant systems.
Manage artisan teams, monitor performance, and coordinate skills development.
Maintain good housekeeping standards and GMP compliance in the workshop.
Coordinate procurement of critical spare parts and assist in CAPEX planning.
Ensure legal compliance with OHS Act requirements, labour laws, and internal policies.
Liaise with contractors and suppliers as needed for project execution and maintenance.
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Qualifications:
Trade-tested Artisan (Electrician)
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or N6 (advantageous)
Continued professional development in maintenance management/engineering standards
Experience:
Minimum 5 years post-trade test experience in FMCG or manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years in a supervisory/foreman role
Experience in snacks manufacturing and packaging machinery maintenance (advantageous)
Knowledge of CMMS such as SAP or Shopware (Shopware preferred)
Competencies:
Strong leadership and team supervision skills
Sound understanding of instrumentation and electrical systems
Ability to manage projects and resources efficiently
Good communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Understanding of statutory inspection and legal compliance
Additional Requirements:
Own reliable transport
Willingness to work overtime, be on call, and available for standby duty
