TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Superintendent Maintenance Analysis and Improvement - Richards Bay

SOUTH32 Limited
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Superintendent Maintenance Analysis and Improvement - Richards Bay

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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 HILLSIDE

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

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 Superintendent Analysis and Improvement, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with the Maintenance programme for the defined operational area. Ensures effective maintenance management and continuous improvement in a safe and sustainable manner. Implementation of improvement initiatives that enables functional excellence and support business priorities. Be flexible and prepared to perform standby duties.
  • Other key responsibilities include:
  • • Develop, lead and supervise a team of Analysis & Improvement Engineers that are deployed to efficiently achieve the Hillside Aluminium Strategy (Business Plan).
  • • Monitor statutory/legislative compliance of relevant equipment to standards as defined in OHSA.
  • • Plan strategically and deliver input into the long term strategic equipment plans by close collaboration with the Engineering department.
  • • Analyse equipment performance and failures against technical capability and develop improvement plans and strategies.
  • • Effectively deliver scope of works as prioritised in the annual maintenance sourcing plan.
  • • Manage and co ordinate the 3 year maintenance budget with all the sections.
ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

  • • Must have a minimum 5 years' experience in Analysis & Improvement field.
  • • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity is essential.
  • • In depth understanding of Risk Management principles is essential.
  • • Knowledge of SAP is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE
  • • Degree/BTECH/ National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.

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. (Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups).

This advertisement will close on 5 March 2025.

Job Overview

Date Posted
23 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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