Workshop Supervisor

JustTheJob.co.za; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering organization is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Sasolburg. This role involves managing personnel and processes, ensuring timely and safe product delivery, and complying with quality standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications including a Grade 12 and extensive supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Workshop Supervisor within a fitting and manufacturing environment.
• Industrial engineering experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing sequence and manage shop floor personnel.
• Perform quality control and ensure compliance with safety standards while motivating staff.

Skills

Proficiency in interpreting drawings

Coaching skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

N3 – N6 qualification

Qualified Fitter and Turner

Tools

Tools/machines used for various functions

Job description

Workshop Supervisor - Sasolburg

The Big Picture: Howden Africa Compressor & Turbine Division is looking for a Workshop Supervisor to manage shop floor personnel, materials, and machines to manufacture designed products within budget and to customer specifications. The role involves providing a safe working environment for workshop staff. The position will be based in Sasolburg.

What needs to be done?

1. Coordinate the manufacturing sequence, verify all received materials, and ensure no delays in product manufacturing within agreed timeframes and estimated costs.
2. Calculate and estimate material and resource requirements to ensure jobs are manufactured within estimated costs, achieving correct margins.
3. Purchase materials and sub-contract work timely to prevent delays and ensure on-time delivery.
4. Handover drawings, work datasheets, materials, hours, assignments, and feedback to artisans, ensuring work is carried out to set standards within the agreed timeframe.
5. Perform quality control, coaching, and monitor welding processes; check and verify products ready for dispatch. Liaise with inspectors and NDT technicians to minimize risks and meet Howden and customer standards.
6. Manage workshop personnel, including leave, employee relations, and training requirements. Prepare overtime lists and sign timesheets. Motivate staff to stay focused, positive, and well-informed.
7. Ensure environmental, health, and safety standards are implemented to comply with relevant legislation and company policies, providing a safe working environment for all employees.
8. Monitor and control departmental expenditures to meet or exceed the annual purchasing budget.
9. Maintain workshop machinery in good condition and prepare Capex applications as needed. Draw up and implement maintenance schedules for all machines.
10. Maintain all workers’ qualifications to ensure competency for their roles.
11. Adhere to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and AX controls.

What do you need to bring?

1. Grade 12 Certificate
2. N3 – N6 qualification
3. Qualified Fitter and Turner
4. At least 5 years’ experience as a Workshop Supervisor within a fitting and manufacturing environment
5. Industrial engineering experience
6. Proficiency in interpreting drawings and calculating material and process requirements
7. Coaching skills
8. Expertise in the tools/machines used for various functions
9. Computer literacy (Intermediate level)

What will you get in return?

You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organization in a challenging and dynamic role with excellent career development prospects. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.

About us

Global Presence: Liaise with colleagues in 27 countries.

Opportunities: Access to global and local roles with 6,000 employees and world-leading engineers creating cutting-edge developments.

Our Legacy: Over 160 years of innovation and development, now advancing with digital solutions.

Our Culture: At Howden, we emphasize a strong corporate identity and purpose. Join our team and help shape the future of the planet, tackling pressing global issues.

Our Focus: Our products and organization revolve around you. We prioritize individual development to nurture our most valuable asset—our people.