Senior Technical Expeditor

Seriti Resources; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Technical Expeditor to ensure compliance by suppliers to repair contracts for mining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a National N4 Certificate or Trade Test, minimum 4 years of experience in the mining industry, and strong technical expertise in mechanical and electrical repairs. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years trade experience in the Coal Mining industry.
• 3 years’ experience as a Foreman, Maintenance Planner, or Technical Expeditor.
• In depth understanding of safety and mining legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier compliance to equipment repair contracts.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and components under repair.
• Supervise the Technical Expeditors.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical repairs

Safety and Risk Management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

National N4 Certificate or Trade Test

National Diploma or Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Senior Technical Expeditor, D1

Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: NDC085/25GS

Closing date: 07 October 2025

The role

The role is responsible for ensuring that there is compliance by suppliers to contracts on all equipment repairs so that repairs are performed according to agreed upon standards and turnaround time.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for ensure that suppliers comply with contractual agreements for repairing of items through taking part in the annual review of contracts as well as arranging the development of new contracts by Supply Chain and attending the yearly contractor meetings
• They must also ensure that end users comply to repair contracts by making use of contracted and approved repairers
• This role is accountable for the processes required to achieve effective repairable item tracing within the ERP
• The role will also be responsible to monitor and maintain equipment and components under repair, ensuring the turn-around time, quality and cost is acceptable while providing communication to the end user
• The role is responsible for expediting of all repair components on the operations using mechanical and electrical technical expertise
• The role supervises the Technical Expeditors

Requirements

• National N4 Certificate and recognised Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering Degree
• Safety and Risk Management Courses
• Minimum of 4 years trade experience coupled with 3 years’ experience as a Foreman or Maintenance Planner or Technical Expeditor in the Coal Mining industry
• Extensive experience in the maintenance of opencast and underground mining machinery
• In depth understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act and Minerals and Energy Act
• Knowledge of Seriti Engineering Codes of Practices, policies, and procedures
• Computer literacy in MS Office suite
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous

• Experience in project management

Please note

• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only