Superintendent Earth Moving Equipment - Mining - Northern Cape

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Superintendent Earth Moving Equipment for a Northern Cape mining operation. The role focuses on ensuring equipment availability, reliability, and safety for earth moving, auxiliary and drilling assets, with strong leadership and SHERQ knowledge.

You will lead maintenance activities, manage contractors, monitor budgets, and drive continuous improvement to meet production targets while building a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Supervisory certificate / ARM / equivalent (NQF Level 4 150 credits).
• Planned Maintenance Certificate (NQF Level 5).
• Minimum of 5 years operational experience in a Mining or Heavy Industry maintenance environment in plant and fleet as a qualified artisan.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Supervisor / Team / Project leader in a Mining or Heavy Industry maintenance environment in plant and fleet.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment availability and reliability for earth moving, auxiliary, and drilling equipment to support production targets.
• Manage maintenance activities to optimize performance, minimize downtime, and ensure safe operation.
• Oversee contractor management to ensure quality service and safety compliance.
• Monitor and control budget and costs for equipment maintenance and operations.
• Lead and coach people to achieve high performance and team objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency, equipment longevity, and safety outcomes.
• Ensure SHERQ compliance by enforcing policies and best practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Team coaching

Budget control

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

Supervisory certificate / ARM / NQF4

Planned Maintenance Certificate / NQF5

Tools

MS Office

JD Edwards

Minestar

VIMS

Qlikview

Isometrix

Job description

Superintendent Earth Moving Equipment - Mining - Northern Cape

Job Openings Superintendent Earth Moving Equipment - Mining - Northern Cape

About the job Superintendent Earth Moving Equipment - Mining - Northern Cape

Our client is seeking a Superintendent Earth Moving Equipment to ensure the optimal performance and safety of earth moving, auxiliary, and drilling equipment. The role requires technical expertise in mining operations, SHERQ policies, and the ability to manage teams effectively. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Office, JD Edwards, Minestar, VIMS, Qlikview, and Isometrix, with strong knowledge of HR, IR policies, and statutory regulations (MHSA, Environmental Act, Labour agreements). The Superintendent will also conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving to maintain equipment reliability and meet production targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure equipment availability and reliability for earth moving, auxiliary, and drilling equipment across sectional boundaries to support production targets.
• Manage maintenance activities to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and ensure safe, effective operation.
• Oversee contractor management to ensure quality service delivery, adherence to safety standards, and performance targets.
• Monitor and control budget and costs associated with equipment maintenance and operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Lead and manage people by providing direction, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and achievement of team objectives.
• Provide people leadership by fostering a positive, motivated, and collaborative work environment that promotes accountability and high standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, equipment longevity, and safety outcomes.
• Ensure SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk, and Quality) adherence and compliance by enforcing policies, standards, and best practices for a safe working environment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Supervisory certificate / ARM / equivalent (NQF Level 4 150 credits).
• Planned Maintenance Certificate (NQF Level 5).
• Minimum of 5 years operational experience in a Mining or Heavy Industry maintenance environment in plant and fleet as a qualified artisan.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Supervisor / Team / Project leader in a Mining or Heavy Industry maintenance environment in plant and fleet.