Engineering Services Supervisor

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC is seeking an Engineering Services Supervisor for a leading mining operation in Hotazel, Northern Cape. You will oversee mine-wide infrastructure maintenance, including water and power supply, sewage systems, buildings, roads, lighting plants, trailers and TMM equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, relocation to site, and management of artisans, contractors and statutory maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade required (Diesel Mechanic, Electrician or Fitter).
• Minimum 10 years maintenance experience in mine infrastructure, TMM, pumps, lighting plants.
• Minimum 5 years as an artisan, with at least 3 years supervisory experience in mining.
• Knowledge of RCFA, CMMS, RCM, ICAM.
• Strong understanding of mining processes and infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable mining safety standards.
• Ability to assess performance, identify training needs, and implement development plans.
• Medically fit for a mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute maintenance on mine-wide infrastructure.
• Oversee maintenance of water, power, sewage systems, buildings, roads, lighting plants and trailers.
• Manage and supervise TMM maintenance and onboarding of new equipment.
• Allocate work, manage contractors, overtime, leave, and training.
• Plan and supervise statutory and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain Engineering Safety Management System and ensure MHSA compliance.
• Ensure team competency and training as per job profiles.
• Manage spares, critical stock, and specifications.
• Prepare and manage section budgets.
• Perform any other duties as delegated.

Skills

Supervisory experience

TMM maintenance

Maintenance planning

Strong communication

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Trade: Diesel Mechanic / Electrician / Fitter

Tools

CMMS

RCFA

RCM

ICAM

Job description

Description / Synopsis

A leading mining operation in the Northern Cape is seeking an experienced Engineering Services Supervisor to oversee mine-wide infrastructure maintenance, including water and power supply, sewage systems, buildings, permanent roads, lighting plants, trailers, and trackless mobile machinery (TMM). This role requires strong technical knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to manage artisans, contractors, statutory maintenance, and safety compliance. The position is site-based in Hotazel, Northern Cape and requires relocation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognised Trade: Diesel Mechanic, Electrician or Fitter




• Minimum 10 years maintenance experience (mine infrastructure, TMM, pumps, lighting plants)




• Minimum 5 years as an artisan, with at least 3 years supervisory experience in mining




• Knowledge of RCFA, CMMS, RCM, ICAM




• Strong understanding of mining processes and infrastructure maintenance




• Knowledge of applicable mining safety standards




• Ability to assess performance, identify training needs, and implement development plans




• Legal liability, HIRA, First Aid, working at heights, firefighting, basic rigging




• Medically fit for a mining environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute maintenance on mine-wide infrastructure




• Oversee maintenance of water, power, sewage systems, buildings, roads, lighting plants and trailers




• Manage and supervise TMM maintenance and onboarding of new equipment




• Allocate work, manage contractors, overtime, leave, and training




• Plan and supervise statutory and preventative maintenance




• Maintain Engineering Safety Management System and ensure MHSA compliance




• Ensure team competency and training as per job profiles




• Manage spares, critical stock, and specifications




• Prepare and manage section budgets




• Perform any other duties as delegated

Soft Skills / Additional Info

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills




• Effective planning, organising and leadership abilities




• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills




• Coaching and team development capability




• Strong reporting and documentation skills