Mine Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Heavy Equipment Team

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Maintenance Supervisor for our Randburg operations in Gauteng to lead maintenance of heavy earthmoving equipment including excavators, haul trucks, dozers and loaders.

You will supervise a team of mechanics and technicians, oversee preventative maintenance programs, diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues, and ensure fleet readiness for production while maintaining safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or equivalent.
• 8+ years' experience maintaining heavy mining/construction equipment.
• 3+ years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• Familiarity with workshop management and inventory control.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of mining health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance team activities.
• Develop and manage maintenance programs for heavy equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Ensure equipment availability for production.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement coordination.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare reports.
• Provide training and mentorship to maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize equipment utilization.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Team leadership

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Education

Trade qualification in heavy equipment repair

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Maintenance Supervisor for our Randburg operations in Gauteng to lead maintenance of heavy earthmoving equipment including excavators, haul trucks, dozers and loaders.

You will supervise a team of mechanics and technicians, oversee preventative maintenance programs, diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues, and ensure fleet readiness for production while maintaining safety and cost controls.