Site Supervisor

Oxyon People Solutions; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead an on-site team in the locomotive industry. You will coordinate Train Drivers, Shunters and Artisans, ensuring safe, efficient operations and client satisfaction.

The role requires supervisory experience, line management and a strong focus on health and safety, with responsibilities covering rostering, reporting and site documentation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Qualified Train Driver status is essential.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Train Driver.
• 3–5 years’ experience in the locomotive industry.
• 2–3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage and provide leadership to the on-site team of Train Drivers, Shunters and Artisans.
• Provide guidance to the team in line with management decisions and company policies.
• Prepare shift rosters and ensure sufficient employees are available for duty.
• Ensure compliance with the client’s production schedule and operational requirements.
• Plan and oversee maintenance activities and breakdown work.
• Complete required monthly site documentation.
• Conduct site-specific and job-specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Complete monthly PTOs on Drivers, Shunters and Artisans.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Provide progress and status reports to management and the client.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with the client.
• Represent the organisation professionally on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Supervisory

Train Driver

Locomotive industry

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Job description

About the Role

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to provide overall supervision, leadership and operational support to an on-site team within the locomotive industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating Train Drivers, Shunters and Artisans while ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance and effective client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage and provide leadership to the on-site team of Train Drivers, Shunters and Artisans.

• Provide guidance to the team in line with management decisions and company policies.

• Prepare shift rosters and ensure sufficient employees are available for duty.

• Ensure compliance with the client's production schedule and operational requirements.

• Plan and oversee maintenance activities and breakdown work.

• Complete required monthly site documentation.

• Conduct site-specific and job-specific risk assessments and method statements.

• Complete monthly Planned Task Observations (PTOs) on Drivers, Shunters and Artisans.

• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

• Provide progress and status reports to management and the client.

• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with the client.

• Represent the organisation professionally on site.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Qualified Train Driver.

• 3–5 years' experience as a Train Driver.

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in the locomotive industry.

• 2–3 years' supervisory experience.

• Computer literate.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.