AUMS Maintenance Foreman Africa

AUMS is part of the Perenti group of companies and is a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa. The business combines a world class workforce with an extensive fleet of specialist underground mining equipment. With a commitment to world-class practices, AUMS has become and will continue to be the ‘contractor of choice’ in the African underground hard rock mining industry.

We are actively seeking a Maintenance Foreman to join us in our African Operations. This role is responsible for working back-to-back with the current Maintenance Foreman in supporting and managing the maintenance function inclusive of personnel and equipment to ensure the maintenance work is planned and completed in a safe and cost-effective manner.

We are looking for an individual with boundless energy, a willingness to learn and a can-do attitude towards the role that is responsible for the following:

• Ensuring sites are following the relevant Acts and Regulations are adhered to, and the company safety standards and policies are followed.


• Ensuring all maintenance support activities comply with standards, legislation and company policies and procedures.


• Developing and monitoring the scope of work for projects, ensuring risk management process are followed and reporting on progress.


• Liaising with operations and internal departments (e.g., supply) throughout a project’s lifecycle.


• Providing coaching and development to site foreman and leading hands.


• Assist with the min/max levels across the group’s sites.


• Providing recommendations on business improvement opportunities in the maintenance function.

Key requirements for the successful candidate include the following:

• Experience in high productivity mining or heavy industry contract environment.


• Previous experience in Senior Maintenance roles across different countries and cultures. 


• Demonstrated time management, planning and cost management skills.


• The ability to influence and engage with operational personnel, with good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong observation and analytical skills that translate to improvements across the maintenance function.


• Highly experienced with information management system and reporting tools (e.g., Pronto) including valuing the importance of information security.


• Trade Certificate essential.


• Asset Management skills strongly desired.


• Microsoft Project experience (desirable)


• Mechanical Engineering Degree highly regarded. 

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS’s values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, targeted, remuneration package completing our vision of a work life balance in a strong team environment.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you. 

NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.