Maintenance Supervisor - Mining Equipment

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team for heavy mining equipment in Benoni, South Africa. The role is focused on optimizing fleet performance, minimizing downtime and maintaining high safety standards.

You will supervise daily maintenance activities, manage spare parts inventory, train technicians, and implement preventive maintenance programs to improve reliability and uptime in a demanding mining environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with supervisory experience in heavy equipment.
• 5+ years maintaining heavy mining or construction equipment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.
• Familiar with CMMS and maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance technicians and activities.
• Develop and implement preventive/predictive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns with minimal downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide training for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Experience in heavy equipment

Familiar with CMMS

Pressure handling

Education

Trade qualification (Fitter & Turner / Diesel Mechanic)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor – Mining Equipment (Benoni)

Our client is seeking a proactive Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team for heavy mining equipment in Benoni. This role is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of the fleet, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a high standard of safety. You will oversee daily maintenance activities, manage spare parts inventory, train technicians, and implement preventive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy equipment maintenance, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational efficiency within the demanding mining sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide training for maintenance staff.

Requirements

• Trade Qualification (e.g., Fitter & Turner, Diesel Mechanic) plus relevant supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintaining heavy mining or construction equipment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems of heavy machinery.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• A key supervisory role in the mining equipment sector in Benoni.
• Stable employment with a reputable company.