Maintenance Supervisor (Steel Manufacturing)

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Standby allowances

PPE

Training opportunities

Job summary

Amanzimtoti, South Africa, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Steel Manufacturing) to lead maintenance teams, coordinate planned and breakdown upkeep, and drive safety and reliability in a heavy industrial setting.

The role requires leadership in multi-trade environments, experience with CMMS (SAP PM) and strong OHS knowledge, with duties including planning, spares management, and shift coordination.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested Red Seal or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 8 years maintenance experience with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or similar heavy industry.
• Proven ability to lead multi-trade teams and manage CMMS planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate and supervise daily maintenance work.
• Coordinate planned and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Plan and manage shutdowns, overhauls and major repairs.
• Ensure work is completed safely, to standard and on time.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage spares requirements with stores and procurement teams.
• Oversee accurate completion of job cards and CMMS records.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Team motivation

OHS compliance

Communication

Education

Trade Tested / Red Seal

National Diploma

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor (Steel Manufacturing)

Amanzimtoti, South Africa | Posted on 10/12/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate and supervise the daily work of multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Coordinate planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Plan and manage shutdowns, overhauls and major repair work.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, to standard and on time.
• Enforce health and safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, permits and PPE.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, such as equipment availability, downtime and schedule compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage spares requirements with stores and procurement teams.
• Oversee accurate completion of job cards and CMMS records.
• Handle team performance, training, discipline and shift rosters.
• Work with production and engineering management to align maintenance with production needs.
• Be available for standby and call-outs as operations require.

Requirements

• Trade Tested / Red Seal qualification in a relevant trade (Electrical, Fitting, Millwright or similar); a National Diploma is advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years' maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multi-trade teams in a production environment.
• Eligibility for a GMR 2(7) appointment under the General Machinery Regulations is advantageous.
• Experience with CMMS software ("e.g. SAP PM") and maintenance planning.
• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act and industrial safety management.
• Good communication, reporting and computer skills (MS Office).
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Benefits

Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training and career development opportunities.