General Engineering Supervisor (Diesels)

Seriti Resources; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking a General Engineering Supervisor to oversee engineering assets and ensure operational efficiency. The role involves managing maintenance schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team to meet production targets. Candidates should possess relevant technical qualifications and experience in the mining industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an appointed 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman.
• Safety & Risk Management Course required.
• Valid driver’s license and Certificate of Fitness needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day implementation of engineering asset plans.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with legal requirements.
• Optimize maintenance schedules and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Management

People Management

Education

N4 Technical Certificate

Recognised Trade Test

National Diploma or Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

General Engineering Supervisor, D2

Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: NDC014/25GS

Closing date: 03 June 2025

The role:

The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage Seriti’s Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery and equipment and managing resources and people to achieve planned production targets.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
• Optimise planned maintenance schedules of machinery and equipment ensuring that equipment is effectively maintained
• Research and implement best practice systems with respect to cost, maintenance, safety and people management
• Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Financial Budgeting & Management
• Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects
• Sound knowledge of non-flameproof and flameproof diesel equipment and associated hydraulic/pneumatic components
• Manage underground diesel dispensing equipment
• Management of critical spares and sub-assemblies (stock levels/turnaround time and quality of repairs)
• Structural integrity maintenance management
• Managing structural/mechanical/hydraulic drawing libraries

Requirements:

• N4 Technical certificate and recognised Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering Degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an appointed 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman
• Safety & Risk Management Course
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Energy Act, Basic Conditions of Employment and Environmental Legislation
• An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining industry
• Aware of best practices and new technologies relating to Engineering Principles and Processes
• Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Proven experience in maintaining heavy equipment used in [mining, construction, or industrial applications]
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Appropriate ERP (SAP or Equivalent) Qualifications
• Recognized trade test

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only