Senior Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in North West is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical to lead a skilled team, oversee preventive maintenance, manage breakdowns, and ensure safety standards are met at our mining operations.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering qualification, a fitter or boilermaker trade certificate, and at least four years of relevant experience including supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or N6 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
• Trade Certificate Fitter or Boilermaker.
• 4 years’ relevant experience, preferably 1 year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility.
• Consider risk levels, apply mitigation and implement control measures.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through the Toolbox.
• Utilise the IMS to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.
• Maintain labour stability and supervise the team.
• Manage performance against targets and competencies.
• Lead recruitment interviews and ensure discipline is maintained.
• Coach and counsel staff to improve performance.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety leadership

Co-ordinate and control

Results orientation

Operational problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal relationships

Communication

Flexibility

Business understanding

Education

National Diploma or N6 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Trade Certificate Fitter or Boilermaker

Job description

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in North West is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical to lead a skilled team, oversee preventive maintenance, manage breakdowns, and ensure safety standards are met at our mining operations.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering qualification, a fitter or boilermaker trade certificate, and at least four years of relevant experience including supervisory exposure.