Supervisor Engineering Electrician UG

Sibanye-Stillwater; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to oversee electrical installation and maintenance, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. You will draw on extensive supervisory experience, manage budgets, and lead risk assessments across the engineering function.

The role requires relevant certificates, strong safety leadership, and the ability to liaise with stakeholders while optimizing maintenance processes and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• N2 Certificate in Engineering is a must.
• Relevant Artisan Trade Certificate is required.
• Engineering Supervisor's Certificate of Competence is required.

Responsibilities

• Task Analysis and risk mitigation.
• Plan, supervise daily maintenance activities and schedules.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and optimization; input into maintenance planning.
• Coordinate day-to-day electrical activities and monitor plant performance.
• Produce daily/weekly reports and manage project controls, budgets and manpower.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Financial analysis

Computer literacy

Engineering knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

N2 Certificate in Engineering

Relevant Artisan Trade Certificate

Engineering Supervisor's Certificate of Competence

N6 or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM/MM

Job description

• Engineering Supervisor's Certificate of Competence.

Minimum Qualifications

• N2 Certificate in Engineering.
• Relevant Artisan Trade Certificate.
• Engineering Supervisor's Certificate of Competence.

Requirements

• Relevant valid Artisan Trade Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of formal learnership programme
• Foreman Certificate - If a current internal employee does not have the foreman certificate, they need to obtain the qualification within 24 months of being promoted or they will be demoted back to their artisan position
• National N2 Certificate or higher with relevant electrical subjects
• Medium Voltage Certificate
• Sound mining industry equipment, health and safety regulations and appropriate legislation knowledge, supervisory /managerial, financial, analysis competencies and be computer literate.
• SAP PM and MM experience
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• First Aid Certificate

Advantageous Qualifications

• N6 or Diploma in Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Task Analysis
• Conduct Task Analyses and take appropriate action to address identified risks
• Plans, executes and supervises all day-to-day processes and maintenance activities within area of responsibility
• Plans and structures tasks of periods of time
• Equipment maintenance and Optimization
• Have input in scheduling planned maintenance of equipment
• Decide on relevant type of maintenance to be performed
• Oversee maintenance process and providing support and coaching to subordinates
• Conduct random inspections on tasks performed by subordinates)
• Administrative duties
• Create and authorize instrument drawings, data sheets, I/O wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs.
• Takes responsibility for project controls, cost estimates, quantity take-offs and manpower requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Analyse reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work.
• Coordinate day-to-day electrical activities and monitor plant performance.
• Write daily and weekly reports and investigate operations within area of control.
• Attend meetings and communicate with teams on a continuous basis.
• Control and distribute stock within area of responsibility.
• Check Shift Communication Logbook for any problems reported and special instructions that need to be addressed
• Determine material allocations based on the BOM
• Report Engineering information
• Risk Assessments
• Lead risk assessments and take appropriate action
• Changes and optimises practices and procedures
• Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise
• Assess Engineering risks and incorporate mitigating controls
• Maintain and update the Engineering component of the risk register
• Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.
• Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.
• Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Financial Management
• Managing the finances of the Division to achieve Organisational objectives. Working Cost Budgets:
• Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.
• Approving operational expenditure.
• Formulating monthly and annual budgets.
• Report on variances from the budget and the reasons for those variances Cost Savings:
• Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
• Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations.
• Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.
• ESG Compliance
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative.
• US PGM Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles.
• SHE Compliance SHE Management:
• Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.
• Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division.
• Provide SHE leadership within Engineering Electrical Section in line with Unit objectives
• Monitor compliance to SHE requirements in the work environment
• Carries accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safe achievement of targets
• Develops and installs pro-active approach to all safety issues in the working place Quality Management System (QMS):
• Approve department’s documents.
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System.
• Manage documentation and records within the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Develop and manage new policies and procedures and maintain and update existing policies and procedures
• Conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System
• Focus on safe production & operational excellence
• Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence
• Improve our position on global industry cost curve
• People Management
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
• Ensure fair work allocation for team members.
• Inspire team members towards high performance.

Additional Requirements

• None

Job Purpose

• To oversee the overall electrical installation and maintenance function of equipment, by preparing and modifying drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitoring work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted practices and standards.