Site Supervisor

Metso; Louis Trichardt; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable technologies seeks an LCS Site Supervisor to drive operational excellence at the Waterval Smelters site in Rustenburg. The role demands strong technical and people management skills to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with safety standards while navigating key site operations.

Benefits

Competitive incentives

Learning and growth opportunities

Inclusive, supportive culture

Purpose-driven work in sustainability

Global support network

Qualifications

• Experience in site or production management.
• 1-3 years relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on supervision of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Site operations and project upgrades.
• Ensuring health & safety compliance.
• Managing stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Safety mindset

People management skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Presentation and facilitation skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Technical qualification (Trade test)

Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing

Job description

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/06/2025

Job Title: LCS Site Supervisor - Rustenburg

We are seeking an LCS Site Supervisor to join our Rustenburg LCS team. You will be responsible for providing Metso’s customers with professional technical support of its products.

This position involves building and maintaining long-term relationships with key decision makers at the customer site level and promoting Metso’s value-added offerings to create a healthy business with high customer satisfaction. You will report to the Site Manager.

This role is primarily based in Rustenburg Northwest at the Waterval Smelters site.

Team You Belong To

You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as the LCS Support Centre, to ensure a shared understanding and application of technical and safety support to deliver excellent customer service on Metso’s equipment.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for operations including:

• Site Operations
• Pressure Filter Project upgrades and modernizations
• Maintaining a strong Health & Safety culture on site
• Ensuring delivery according to contract scope and managing deviations
• Ensuring process compliance
• Communicating performance reviews, reports, and issues escalation
• Managing stakeholder relationships
• Supervising operators for plant utilization and metallurgical performance
• Performing plant inspections and diagnosing deficiencies
• Coordinating maintenance with engineering
• Reporting on activities and performance metrics
• Driving team achievement of production targets and skill transfer

Other Responsibilities

• Functional planning and scheduling
• People management
• Occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Planning and directing plant production to meet delivery deadlines

Requirements & Competences

• Safety mindset
• Experience in site or production management
• People management skills
• Project management understanding of Metso technologies and processes
• Hands-on supervision of equipment
• Relevant trade qualification or similar experience
• Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing (beneficial)
• 1-3 years relevant industry experience
• Ability to follow instructions and guidelines
• Process start-up experience (a plus)
• Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Key Competencies

• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Problem-solving ability
• Teamwork
• High work standards

Performance Metrics

Metrics include safety (LTI, near misses, accidents), financial (EBIT, costs), personnel (overtime, sickness), operational (maintenance backlog, equipment availability), safety KPIs, customer and employee satisfaction surveys, and operational KPIs.

Collaboration & Stakeholders

• Working with technicians and planners
• Customer engagement
• Upskilling and training operators
• Engagement with unions and associations

Who You Are

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Technical qualification (Trade test)
• Experience in Mechanical Maintenance
• Leadership experience
• Industry knowledge and international relations
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Risk management planning

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Motivated, able to work under stress, meet deadlines
• Effective multitasking and organization skills
• Strong communication and team-building skills

What’s In It For You

• Purpose-driven work in sustainability
• Competitive incentives
• Inclusive, supportive culture
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Global support network

Get in Touch

Interested? Visit metso.com and apply via Careers or PeoplePoint. Contact Hiring Manager: Lethukuthuka Msikili.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, age, or disability.

Metso leads in sustainable technologies for industry, improving energy and water efficiency, productivity, and environmental safety. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, with nearly 17,000 employees worldwide, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.