Maintenance Superintendent Electrical - Re-advertisement

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent Electrical to lead the asset capability assurance program for the Limpopo site. The role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, a GCC and ECSA registration, and a track record in maintenance strategy and capital budgeting.

You will drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement across plant and facilities. The position emphasizes leadership of the maintenance team, adherence to IMS processes, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current/HT) and GCC certification.
• Professional registration with ECSA.
• Project Management Certificate/Diploma or MBA/MBL may be advantageous.
• Master’s Degree or related advanced qualification.
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably with 2 years’ managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive maintenance management and continuous improvement of asset capability assurance in a safe manner.
• Lead SHEQ compliance and utilise IMS for reporting status.
• Manage the section including labour stability, performance, recruitment and disciplinary actions.
• Define and manage maintenance strategies to ensure safe operation and cost efficiency.
• Oversee budgeting, capital projects and vendor/contractor management for maintenance.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Leadership

Planning, Organising & Control

Results Orientation

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Communication

Building Strong Teams

Business Acumen

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current/HT)

GCC

Professional registration with ECSA

Project Management Certificate/Diploma

Master’s Degree

MBA/MBL

Job description

Maintenance Superintendent Electrical - Re-advertisement (Limpopo)

2026/10/06

Reference Number

TAS_MaintSuptElec_0126

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.

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

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• 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 plant 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 acceptable operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

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 that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
• Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards
• 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
• Develop and optimise the maintenance plan
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• 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 standard
• Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
• Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high critically equipment

Contractor Management:

• Approve the use of contractor Artisans

General:

• Perform senior standby
• Work overtime as and when required

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime
• Standby
• Travel
• Carry Legal Appointment

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Budgeting:

• Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
• Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
• Monitor and manage the plant Maintenance budget
• Action variances of actual to planned costs
• Monitor Over/Under Maintenance

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Systems:

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

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix

Knowledge:

Demonstrate an understanding of good knowledge on Mechanical and Electrical equipment

• Raw Material systems
• Scrubber systems
• Pumps and motors
• Furnace equipment and maintenance systems
• Plant water reticulation and systems
• Compressed air reticulation and systems
• Electrical Reticulation systems, 33KV, 6.6KV and 400V systems
• Power Factor Correction systems
• Fire Suppression systems and controls
• Prepare and submit Capital Budgets
• Execution of Capital Budget Projects
• TMM’s

Optional:

• Instrumentation background

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current/HT)
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
• Project Management Certificate/Diploma
• Master’s Degree
• MBA/MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA

Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company’s Employment Equity Policy. Samancor Chrome is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals.