Maintenance Specialist Trackless

Samancor Chrome; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome in Burgersfort, Limpopo invites applications for a Trackless Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. You will lead maintenance, drive 85% fleet availability, and ensure SAP PM data integrity while aligning with Samancor Chrome standards.

You will coach the team, manage performance, career development plans, and implement improvements across safety, reliability and quality. Collaboration with the Resident Engineer and mine teams is essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma (Engineering)
• N5 studying towards N6 (Engineering)
• 4 Years relevant experience (Engineering)

Responsibilities

• Ensure recognised and proper maintenance of the trackless fleet to obtain 85% availability.
• Ensure SAP PM data and work management meets Samancor Chrome standards at all times.
• Coach and mentor team members on effective trackless equipment maintenance management.
• Create quality awareness and quality service awareness within the team.
• Provide regular feedback to the Resident Engineer.

Skills

Trackless mining operations

Soft skills

Training matrix

Education

Degree or National Diploma (Engineering)

N5 studying towards N6 (Engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Programs

Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for the maintenance of the trackless fleet, workshop facilities and associated re-fuelling facilities.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles And Responsibilities

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Supervise the Team: (Trackless Mobile Machinery & Mines)

• Ensure and enabling climate / culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s (Individual Development Plan) are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Operational

• Ensure recognised and proper maintenance of the overall trackless fleet to obtain 85% availability.
• Ensure that the SAP PM (Planned Maintenance) data and work management meets Samancor Chrome standards at all times
• Monitor corrective maintenance workload vs available manpower
• Coach and mentor team members on effective trackless equipment maintenance management
• Create quality awareness and quality service awareness within the team
• Provide regular feedback to the Resident Engineer.
• Monitor and minimize overtime worked by team members
• Compile and submit monthly trackless performance report
• Maintain Yellow Machine Report
• Monitor and maintain HQMS procedures

Trackless Fleet Availability / Reliability

• Check uptime data, investigate where necessary and take corrective action
• Keep record of breakdowns, call-outs, spares usage, etc. for all trackless equipment.
• Become totally integrated into the mining team to provide a comprehensive trackless support service
• Ensure that relevant trackless equipment spares and adequate quantities are kept in stock, and devise action plan to handle emergency situations
• Establish a practical office management and filing system to promote good administration and record keeping.
• Prioritise and plan work within the team structure
• Compile preventative maintenance schedules on trackless equipment.
• Perform mean time between failures calculations and take steps to solve down-time problems
• Implement modifications / upgrades / major repairs according to procedures

Development

• Act as linage for the training department in the technical and behavioural training of all your subordinates.
• Provide specialist technical advice/assistance to mining and engineering team members

Stand By

• Perform senior stand by duties on designated areas from time to time
• Report any trackless equipment breakdowns which has the potential to or has resulted in a lost blast during call outs immediately to the Resident Engineer
• Provide specialized on-site assistance to trackless personnel if requested.

Workplace Competencies

Systems

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Job Skills

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level

Knowledge

Demonstrate an understanding of Trackless mining operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma (Engineering)
• N5 studying towards N6 (Engineering)

Experience

4 Years relevant experience (Engineering)

Closing date: 30 September 2026