Maintenance Superintendent

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in South Africa seeks a senior maintenance leader to drive Asset Capability Assurance, directing maintenance of plant, equipment and facilities, and scheduling shutdowns.

You will implement strategies, manage SHEQ, lead the section, develop talent, and ensure safe, cost-effective plant performance in line with budgets and service levels.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering is required or equivalent.
• Government Certificate of Competency in line with site requirements.
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience.
• Masters/MBA/MBL and professional registration with ECSA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall management and continuous improvement of Asset Capability Assurance.
• Define strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment and facilities.
• Ensure safety compliance and leadership across maintenance section.
• Manage budgeting, service levels and supplier relationships.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment and development of talent.
• Coordinate with sites on performance and operational effectiveness.
• Define and manage maintenance strategy and work management.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency

Masters Degree

MBA/MBL

Professional registration with ECSA

Tools

Microsoft programs

Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, 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 maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns.

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 Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Ensure MHSAct compliance according to area of responsibility

PEOPLE

Manage the Section

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s 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
• Liaise and coordinate with Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance
• Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plan production personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained
• At specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements
• That will permit a safe and environmentally friendly acceptable operation, and
• To meet the required production-related capacity at minimum life cycle costs.
• Ensure critical spares list is compiled in accordance to BOMs and function locations

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support

• Define equipment critically using a risk matrix
• Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant

Solve problems and Implement Solutions

• Ensure the outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
• Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work Execution

• Perform planned job observations
• Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit.produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specification
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

Work Analysis

• Interrogate non published reports standards
• Investigate and communicate Commercial Exceptions
• Follow-up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment

Contract Management

• Approve the use of contractor Artisans

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
• Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Budgeting

• Prepare maintenance budget per equipment
• Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
• Monitor plant Maintenance budget
• Action variances of actual planned costs
• Monitor Over/Under Maintenance cost

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

Skills

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competency in line with site requirements
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience

Additional Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• MBA/MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA

Closing date: 30 October 2026

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