Scrapyard Supervisor

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Scrapyard Supervisor for a permanent role in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in scrapyard operations, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Responsibilities include organizing daily scrapyard activities, supervising staff, and ensuring safety compliance. The position offers relocation support, accommodation assistance, and a negotiable salary starting from R30,000 per month.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Accommodation Support

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in scrapyard operations or steel industry.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Experience in supervising teams in a high-risk environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise daily scrapyard activities.
• Lead and coordinate scrapyard laborers and operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Scrap sorting and categorization

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Crane operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Scrapyard Supervisor job vacancy in Cape Town.

An opportunity for an experienced Scrapyard Supervisor is available for permanent employment based in Cape Town.

Industry: Iron & Steel Making.

Salary: Negotiable from R30 000 kpm based on experience.

Benefits: Relocation Assistance, Accommodation Support, Medical Aid & Provident Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Scrapyard Operations Management

• Organise, plan and supervise daily scrapyard activities.
• Ensure all scrap is sorted, categorised and stored correctly according to plant requirements.
• Oversee receiving, off‑loading, weighing and dispatch of scrap materials.
• Monitor scrap stock levels and ensure consistent supply to production processes.

Sorting & Classification of Scrap

• Identify and separate ferrous vs non‑ferrous metals.
• Sort scrap according to grade, size, quality, contamination levels and melting suitability.
• Ensure removal of hazardous or non‑conforming materials (e.g., sealed cylinders, flammables, foreign objects).
• Verify scrap consistency and communicate anomalies to management.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and coordinate scrapyard labourers, operators and support staff.
• Allocate tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure high workmanship standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, shift briefings and safety discussions.
• Train employees on scrap identification, safety protocols, and handling procedures.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to safety procedures in a high‑risk environment.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and compliance with the OHS Act and company safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification for scrap‑handling tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard‑free scrapyard area.

Equipment & Material Handling

• Oversee operation of cranes, loaders, grabbers, magnets and other scrapyard equipment (where applicable).
• Ensure daily equipment checks, reporting of defects and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted yard operations.

Administration & Reporting

• Keep accurate records of scrap received, sorted and dispatched.
• Submit daily/weekly reports on scrap volumes, grades and discrepancies.
• Assist with stock‑takes, audits and inventory control processes.

Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve scrap flow, reduce contamination and optimise yard layout.
• Recommend improvements in sorting processes or equipment utilisation.
• Support production by ensuring consistent, well‑prepared scrap feedstock.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the steel industry, scrapyard operations, or furnace feed preparation.
• Strong background in scrap sorting, categorisation, identification and grading.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, including their value, melting characteristics and processing requirements.
• Experience supervising teams in a heavy industrial or high‑risk environment.
• Grade 12 (essential)
• Scrap classification training or metallurgical exposure (adv)
• Supervisory or leadership training (adv)
• Valid driver’s licence or ability to operate material handling equipment (adv)
• Must be willing and ready to relocate to Cape Town (relocation support provided).
• Ability to work in outdoor, high‑risk and high‑volume scrap‑handling environments.
• Physically fit and safety‑conscious.
• Relocation Assistance, Accommodation Support, Medical Aid & Provident Fund

Core Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of scrap materials, metals and industrial processes
• Excellent sorting and identification skills
• Hands‑on leadership and ability to manage a large labour force
• Strong organisational and planning ability
• Good communication and teamwork
• Safety‑conscious mindset, disciplined and reliable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production timelines