Lead Mine Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Jelocorp Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelocorp Group is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee maintenance, availability and utilisation of mobile mining equipment. You will ensure planned maintenance aligns with schedules and safety standards, with focus on downtime reduction and fleet reliability.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, coordinating resources, and driving a robust preventive maintenance program while maintaining high safety performance and environmental controls.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Trade qualification such as Diesel Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic.
• 3–5 years’ experience in surface mining or heavy-equipment operations.
• Previous supervisory or team-leader experience.
• Experience with preventive and breakdown maintenance, maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrain, braking, steering and transmission systems.
• Valid driver’s licence, C1 or above.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, planning, problem-solving and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with mine health and safety requirements and standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety meetings.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and equipment-related accidents, maintain housekeeping and environmental controls.
• Supervise maintenance of mobile equipment including loaders, excavators, dozers, graders and trucks.
• Ensure planned maintenance is completed on schedule and breakdown maintenance is addressed promptly.
• Identify and follow up defects, implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Monitor availability, utilisation, MTBF, MTTR and downtime.
• Conduct daily maintenance planning meetings and review equipment status and defects.
• Allocate employees and resources, inspect work and verify repairs before release.
• Review shift handovers and ensure accurate recording of labour and downtime.
• Allocate work orders and monitor progress; ensure job cards closed correctly.
• Supervise and coordinate team, conduct toolbox talks and pre-shift meetings.
• Identify training needs and promote teamwork between shifts.
• Ensure tools, spares, PPE and workshop resources are maintained.
• Inspect completed work and ensure correct repair methods and safety systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Planning

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diesel/Earthmoving Mechanic trade qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Jelocorp Group is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee maintenance, availability and utilisation of mobile mining equipment. You will ensure planned maintenance aligns with schedules and safety standards, with focus on downtime reduction and fleet reliability.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, coordinating resources, and driving a robust preventive maintenance program while maintaining high safety performance and environmental controls.