Earthmoving Service Supervisor – Lead Repairs & Safety

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment firm in South Africa seeks a Supervisor to oversee a team of artisans responsible for the maintenance and repair of earthmoving equipment. The role involves ensuring safety and quality standards, reporting on KPIs, and managing team performance. Candidates must be Trade Test qualified, possess a minimum of 6 years' experience as a Caterpillar General Mechanic, and have substantial troubleshooting expertise. Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Trade Test qualified in relevant trade (e.g., Diesel Mechanic/Earthmoving).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as Caterpillar General Mechanic post-apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 4 years Caterpillar Component rebuild experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team in maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure daily risk assessments are conducted.
• Communicate effectively with team and management.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Education

Trade Test qualified in relevant trade

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

SAP

Job description

A leading equipment firm in South Africa seeks a Supervisor to oversee a team of artisans responsible for the maintenance and repair of earthmoving equipment. The role involves ensuring safety and quality standards, reporting on KPIs, and managing team performance. Candidates must be Trade Test qualified, possess a minimum of 6 years' experience as a Caterpillar General Mechanic, and have substantial troubleshooting expertise. Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills are crucial for success in this position.