Supervisor Maintenance-Wessels Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Northern Cape, South Africa, seeks a Supervisor Maintenance to lead maintenance operations at their Surface Ore Processing Plant. Candidates should have up to 5 years of maintenance experience, including supervisory roles. A valid driver's license and a technical qualification are necessary. The position is permanent full-time, offering opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Must have maximum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience for external candidates.
• Valid driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Lead a team of artisans for effective maintenance execution.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of crushing & screening plants

SAP experience

Education

Grade 12 Technical or N3 certificate

Recognized Trade Test Certificate

Tools

Metso Cone Crushers

CAT R1600

Atlas Copco 282 Rocket Boomers

Job description

About South32

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WESSELS:

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world\'s manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

About the Role

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Supervisor Maintenance, you will be responsible for the execution of work, inspections, and observations in a safe and sustainable manner by coordinating all the installation, maintenance, and repair work on the Surface Ore Processing Plant.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Safe delivery of maintenance activities
• Leading of a team of artisans to ensure the effective execution of breakdown, unplanned and planned maintenance work
• Ensuring maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational stability
• Control and account for maintenance expenditure
• Ensuring that correct failure data information emanating from the breakdown is routed to the Maintenance Analysis & Assurance engineers to enable them to perform quality root cause analysis to eliminate interruptions / breakdowns of equipment
• Coordinate with planning section to set/review required maintenance/repair plans, schedules, and strategies
• Continuously monitor crew activities to ensure safe, efficient operations and make recommendations for revised procedures when problems are encountered
• Ensure all tasks or activities are executed and aligned with Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Instructions

About You

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have maximum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance, of which at least 2 years of supervisory experience for external candidates
• Have sound knowledge of crushing & screening plants & load-out stations
• Experience on Metso Cone Crushers and hydraulic systems is advantageous
• Experience on CAT R1600 or CAT R1700 or CAT AD30 maintenance is advantageous
• Experience on maintenance on Atlas Copco 282 Rocket Boomers, 235H Bolters, Epiroc S2 Boomers & Aard UV’s is advantageous
• SAP experience will be advantageous

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 Technical or N3 certificate
• Have a recognized Trade Test Certificate
• Valid driver\'s license is essential

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website 06 October 2025.

This advertisement will close on 06 October 2025.