Superintendent Shut Maintenance Carbon - Richards Bay

South32; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Shut Superintendent Maintenance Carbon, where you'll ensure the safe execution of maintenance shuts at the Hillside Aluminium smelter. With a focus on optimal performance and risk assessments, this role offers a chance to lead in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have substantial experience in maintenance and supervisory roles, along with relevant qualifications in engineering. Enjoy competitive benefits including bonuses and support for part-time studies.

Benefits

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in aluminium smelter is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe execution of maintenance shuts.
• Develop and implement methods for optimal performance.
• Review maintenance reports and recommend changes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Planning

Coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

BTECH in Electrical Engineering

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring, and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow, and succeed. Join us, step towards a brighter future, and leave your legacy.

ABOUT HILLSIDE:

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions for eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Shut Superintendent Maintenance Carbon, you will be responsible for the safe execution of the maintenance shuts.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

1. Provide inputs to and endorse maintenance plans, strategies, and programs;
2. Develop and implement methods and procedures to ensure optimal performance of resources;
3. Review maintenance reports and statistics to plan and recommend changes to maintenance activities;
4. Accountable for risk assessments as required for conformance with operational standards;
5. Responsible for the accurate preparation of capital and operating budgets;

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

1. A minimum of 5 years’ experience within Maintenance in a manufacturing / heavy industrial environment, of which at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity is essential;
2. Working experience with SAP is essential;
3. 1-2 years experience required on effective planning, coordinating, and execution of maintenance shuts is essential;
4. Ability to be structured and directive in leading large complex multi-team shutdowns in a highly pressured environment is essential;
5. Must be technical and have a good understanding of systems and processes and comply with procedures is essential;
6. Experience in an aluminium smelter is advantageous;
7. Must have strong personal disciplines and a structured approach to problem solving is advantageous.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 29 May 2025