Technical Supervisor

The Legends Agency; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial services sector is seeking a Technical Supervisor to oversee operations and enhance equipment efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for operational excellence. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance, and driving performance in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and safety, and develop your skills while leading exciting engineering projects.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Supportive management team

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in a similar technical supervisory role.
• Strong leadership experience in managing boiler house or production staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervising site operations staff and external suppliers.
• Driving site and equipment efficiency.
• Attending to breakdowns, maintenance tasks, and installations.

Skills

Boiler Operations

Supervisory Skills

Read & Interpret Technical Drawings

PLC Programming

Breakdowns

Maintenance

Installations

Education

Red Seal Millwright

Electrical Trade Certificate

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

We're Hiring: Technical Supervisor

Location: Northern Suburbs, Cape Town | Industry: Industrial Services
Type: Full-time | Reports To: Operations Manager

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for engineering excellence and operational efficiency? We're looking for a Technical Supervisor to lead our dynamic operations team and drive performance, reliability, and client satisfaction in a challenging and rewarding environment.

About the Role

As the Technical Supervisor, you'll take ownership of supervising operating staff and managing equipment operations with a focus on:

• Improving equipment efficiency and availability

• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance

• Leading equipment installation projects

• Ensuring safety, compliance, and technical excellence

• Maintaining strong client communication and trust

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical work.

? Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supervising site operations staff and external suppliers

• Driving site and equipment efficiency

• Attending to breakdowns, maintenance tasks, and installations

• Performing risk assessments and ensuring legal and safety compliance

• Handling client communications and incident responses

• Completing inspections and reports on boiler operations and maintenance

• Managing and optimizing boiler control systems and plant performance

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

Red Seal Millwright or Electrical Trade Certificate (or) Diploma in Electrical Engineering with mechanical experience

Boiler operation & maintenance certifications are a plus

Valid drivers licence

Experience:

5-10 years in a similar technical supervisory role

Strong leadership experience in managing the boiler house or production staff

Skilled in fault-finding, planned maintenance, and commissioning

Familiar with PLC programming, electrical/mechanical systems

Able to read technical drawings and create basic diagrams

Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint

Boiler servicing and project management experience will be advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and safety

• Lead exciting engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Work with modern systems and a supportive management team

• Develop your technical and leadership skills in a thriving environment

Desired Skills:

• Boiler Operations
• Supervisory Skills
• Read & Interpret Technical Drawings
• PLC Prograamining
• Breakdowns
• Maintenance
• Installations

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate