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FOR SAWMILLERS BY SAWMILLERS

19, Apr 2024 -

Power Station Shift Foreman

We hereby invite persons who are suitably qualified or have the required practical experience, to apply for the above vacancy at A.C. Whitcher sawmill situated in Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape.

Job description:

  • Manage, monitor and control the operations of boilers, turbines and cooling towers in the Power Station;
  • Manage, supervise and discipline boiler operators;
  • Ensure proper housekeeping and compliance with Health and Safety requirements; and
  • Fulfil duties of an electrician or fitter and turner (as the case may be).

Minimum requirements:

  • Qualification as either an Electrician and/or Fitter and/or Fitter and Turner or at least 3 (three) years practical experience as a Shift Foreman in a Power Station;
  • Prepared to work shifts;
  • Leadership abilities, including willingness to discipline sub-ordinates;
  • Ability to work and take rational decisions under pressure.


Intensive on the job training will be provided to the successful candidate.  The remuneration package will include housing.

Applications must be e-mailed to Liezlh@acwhitcher.co.za by no later than Thursday, 28 November 2019. Please indicate your salary expectation in your application.  Please do not apply if you do not comply strictly with our minimum requirements.  Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we shall only contact shortlisted candidates for interviews.  

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