Mine Maintenance Supervisor — Lead Tech Team & Uptime

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Training for supervisors and Technican

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team at our client’s site near Port Elizabeth. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, respond to equipment breakdowns, and drive reliability of heavy mining equipment, from excavators to crushers.

This hands-on leadership role requires a trade qualification and at least five years in a supervisory mining environment, with strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge and solid CMMS

Qualifications

• Trade qualification (e.g., Mechanical Fitter, Electrician) or equivalent heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role within mining or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems of heavy mining machinery.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a technical team.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team, including mechanics, electricians, and welders.
• Implement and manage a robust preventive maintenance schedule for all mining equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, ensuring timely and effective repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the maintenance workshops and operational areas.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime and optimize maintenance strategies.

Skills

Trade qualification

Supervisory experience

Heavy equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Leadership

CMMS familiarity

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team at our client’s site near Port Elizabeth. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, respond to equipment breakdowns, and drive reliability of heavy mining equipment, from excavators to crushers.

This hands-on leadership role requires a trade qualification and at least five years in a supervisory mining environment, with strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical knowledge and solid CMMS