Technical Supervisor

The Legends Agency; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An industrial services provider in Eastern Cape is seeking a Technical Supervisor to lead their operations team. The role involves improving equipment efficiency, supervising maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills and technical expertise backed by relevant qualifications. This position offers the chance to develop leadership abilities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Innovative projects

Supportive management

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years in a similar technical supervisory role.
• Proficient in fault-finding and planned maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site operations staff and external suppliers.
• Drive site and equipment efficiency.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure legal and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Fault-finding

Planned maintenance

Technical communication

Education

Red Seal Millwright or Electrical Trade Certificate

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Location:Uitenhage, PE South Africa| Industry: Industrial Services
Type: Full-time | Reports To: Operations Manager

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for engineering excellence and operational efficiency? We're looking for a Technical Supervisor to lead our dynamic operations team and drive performance, reliability, and client satisfaction in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Requirments:

• Red Seal Millwright or Electrical Trade Certificate (or) Diploma in Electrical Engineering with mechanical experience
• Boiler operation & maintenance certifications are a plus
• Valid drivers licence
• 5-10 years in a similar technical supervisory role
• Strong leadership experience in managing the boiler house or production staff
• Skilled in fault-finding, planned maintenance, and commissioning
• Familiar with PLC programming, electrical/mechanical systems
• Able to read technical drawings and create basic diagrams
• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint

About the Role

As the Technical Supervisor, you'll take ownership of supervising operating staff and managing equipment operations with a focus on:

• Improving equipment efficiency and availability
• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance
• Ensuring safety, compliance, and technical excellence
• Maintaining strong client communication and trust

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical work.

• Supervising site operations staff and external suppliers
• Driving site and equipment efficiency
• Attending to breakdowns, maintenance tasks, and installations
• Performing risk assessments and ensuring legal and safety compliance
• Handling client communications and incident responses
• Completing inspections and reports on boiler operations and maintenance
• Managing and optimizing boiler control systems and plant performance
• Boiler servicing and project management experience will be advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and safety
• Lead exciting engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with modern systems and a supportive management team
• Develop your technical and leadership skills in a thriving environment

Ready to take the lead?
Apply now and become the technical powerhouse behind our operational success!