Engineering Supervisor - Mechanical

This position will be based at the Phalaborwa site in Limpopo.

The purpose of this position is to ensure that mechanical maintenance and services are provided in line with organisational and client requirements.

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate) where applicable.
• Valid section 13 Trade test / Section 26(D) certificate required.
• Valid driver's licence code B, EB or C1.
• Own transport to attend to call outs.

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Mechanical maintenance with at least 3 - 4 years' supervisory experience.
• Legal liability training.
• English language proficiency.
• Time management skills.
• Employee Relations training.
• Supervisory management training.
• Finance for non-financial managers training.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Relevant planned maintenance system training.

• Investigate and diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures.
• Analyse breakdowns through root cause analysis and implement preventative measures on findings.
• Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure maintenance according to organisational standards and maintenance requirements.
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters.
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays.
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion.
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimise down time.
• Determine work schedules in conjunction with other Engineering / Process teams to ensure availability and optimise utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections.
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production.
• Support the achievement of production and maintenance performance levels.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability, and assist with the investigation and resolution of all invoice mismatches associated with orders.