Technical Supervisor

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Industrial Services is seeking a Technical Supervisor in Cape Town. This role involves supervising operations, improving equipment efficiency, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal for hands-on leaders with a passion for engineering excellence. Join a forward-thinking team and lead exciting projects while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Innovation and safety focus

Supportive management team

Development of technical and leadership skills

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.
• Handling client communications and incident responses.

Skills

Leadership

Fault-finding

Technical Communication

Education

Red Seal Millwright or 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

Ready to take the lead?
Apply now and become the technical powerhouse behind our operational success!