Production Ops Supervisor: Lead Safe Efficient Energy Plant

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Operations Supervisor to oversee daily production activities in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead operators and technicians, ensure safe, compliant operations, and maximize output while maintaining asset integrity.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 6 years in production operations with 2 years in a supervisory capacity. A strong safety mindset and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of production operations experience in energy/mining.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of production processes, equipment and safety procedures.
• Excellent troubleshooting and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operators and technicians on a shift basis.
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient production operations.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement optimization strategies.
• Oversee maintenance and integrity of facilities and equipment.
• Manage inventory of consumables and spare parts.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and mentorship to staff.
• Participate in production planning and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Production supervision

Troubleshooting

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Operations Supervisor to oversee daily production activities in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead operators and technicians, ensure safe, compliant operations, and maximize output while maintaining asset integrity.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 6 years in production operations with 2 years in a supervisory capacity. A strong safety mindset and leadership skills are essential.