Sam Baloyi

Maintenance Foreman / Engineering Supervisor with 10+ years mining and mineral processing experience, including leadership of a multidisciplinary maintenance team. Proven track record in plant reliability, shutdown execution, asset management, legal compliance and safety leadership within heavy processing plants. Strong exposure to separation technologies including magnetic separation, milling, crushing, pumping, thickening and chemical processing, aligned with DMS and Recovery plant environments.

Experienced in 2.9.2 legal appointments, MHSA compliance, audits, capital projects, and CMMS-driven preventative maintenance (SAP / Limble / Fiix-equivalent systems). Recognised for improving plant availability, reducing breakdowns, optimising budgets and maintaining Zero LTIFR safety performance.

Mechanical Foreman at SPR Vanchem (2025-01 – Present)

Lead mechanical maintenance for a 24/7 mineral processing plant with complex separation circuits.

• Coordinate artisans and contractors to achieve maintenance and safety targets
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance programs using CMMS
• Lead shutdowns for mills, roasters, conveyors, pumps and separation equipment
• Ensure safe installation, operation and maintenance of plant machinery
• Manage spares, procurement and contractor services
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis to eliminate recurring failures
• Collaborate with production and metallurgy teams to optimise plant availability
• Ensure compliance with MHSA, COPs and statutory inspections

Engineering Manager at Platistone Mogalakwena Aggregates (2024-01 – 2024-05)

• Managed two processing plants and a team of 18 artisans, planners and foremen
• Controlled engineering budgets and capital projects
• Ensured compliance with safety, legal and environmental regulations
• Led engineering strategy and stakeholder reporting

Engineering Maintenance Foreman (2.9.2 Legal Appointment) at Platistone Mogalakwena Aggregates (2022-04 – 2023-12)

• Supervised 14 artisans + contractors in daily maintenance execution
• Managed R4 million/month maintenance budget
• Led major shutdowns involving 30+ personnel
• Conducted legal inspections, audits and incident investigations
• Developed SOPs and Codes of Practice
• Ensured asset register accuracy and maintenance compliance

Junior Foreman (2.9.2) at Raumix Aggregates (2016-08 – 2019-06)

• Led maintenance teams and daily legal inspections
• Prepared and presented ASPASA safety and environmental audits
• Managed plant shutdown and evacuation procedures before blasting

Plant Supervisor (2.9.2) at Raumix Aggregates (2016-02 – 2016-07)

• Ensured compliance with safety and health legislation
• Managed plant operations and production performance

Mechanical Engineering Technician at Raumix Aggregates (2015-09 – 2016-01)

• Managed preventative maintenance and spares availability
• Assisted with plant modifications and reliability improvements

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Tshwane University of Technology