Mine Maintenance Supervisor | Lead Team, Cut Downtime, Hybrid

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Site transport

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities at its Centurion facility in Gauteng. You will lead a skilled team, implement preventative programs, and respond rapidly to downtime while maintaining high safety and efficiency standards.

The role requires 5+ years in mining/heavy industry maintenance supervision, strong hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical expertise, and CMMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance supervision experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to manage teams of technicians and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of maintenance team (mechanics, electricians, fitters).
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for mining equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose issues, and coordinate timely repairs to minimise downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for critical components.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety and company standards.
• Lead adoption of maintenance technologies and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

Heavy machinery knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Planning & scheduling

Education

NQF 4/5 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities at its Centurion facility in Gauteng. You will lead a skilled team, implement preventative programs, and respond rapidly to downtime while maintaining high safety and efficiency standards.

The role requires 5+ years in mining/heavy industry maintenance supervision, strong hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical expertise, and CMMS proficiency.