Senior Industrial Site Supervisor - Heavy Construction

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Training & advancement

Safe workplace

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of heavy mining equipment near East London. This hands-on leadership role manages a team of mechanics and technicians to ensure equipment meets optimal standards, minimizes downtime, and maximizes fleet availability.

You will drive proactive maintenance strategies, budgeting, and a safe workshop environment, with significant responsibility within an essential operational support function for our mining

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and electrical systems in mining machinery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance team activities and assess performance.
• Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for heavy mining equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance work is safe, efficient, and high quality.
• Manage spare parts inventory and control maintenance costs within budget.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate cost/performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical or Diesel Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Heavy Equipment

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of heavy mining equipment for their operations near East London. This leadership role is responsible for managing a team of mechanics and technicians, ensuring that all equipment is maintained to optimal operational standards, minimizing downtime, and maximizing fleet availability. You will play a crucial part in proactive maintenance strategies, budgeting, and ensuring a safe workshop environment. This is a hands-on supervisory position offering significant responsibility within a vital operational support function.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for heavy mining equipment (e.g., excavators, trucks, loaders).
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and control maintenance costs within budget.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports on equipment performance and costs.

Requirements

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or Diesel Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems common in mining machinery.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential for performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• A stable and secure role supporting critical mining infrastructure.
• A workplace culture that prioritizes safety and teamwork near East London.