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General Engineering Superintendent (G.E.S)

South Africa, NationalEngineeringCloses 5 August 2026

About this role

Introduction

This position will be based at a site in Phalaborwa.

Description

The purpose of this position is to coordinate maintenance for an engineering stream according to operational requirements and equipment/assets technical specifications and standards

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Set engineering targets according to production and engineering requirements
  • Integrate and co-ordinate engineering and technical maintenance plans
  • Deploy engineering teams to ensure repair and maintenance to maximize engineering running hours
  • Investigate and diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures
  • Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns
  • Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards and requirements
  • Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise running hours
  • Communicate equipment information and changes to internal stakeholders to minimise production delays
  • Determine work schedules in conjunction with other engineering / process teams to ensure availability and optimal utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
  • Ensure availability during standby duties according to schedule
  • Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability
  • Comply with established communication channels and enhance when require
Qualification Requirements
  • Matric (Grade12) or equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4 , including relevant NATED qualifications such a the N3 Certificate
  • N6 National Diploma in Engineering  
  • Valid Section 13 / Section 26 (D) Trade Test Certificate 
  • GCC Factories – advantageous
Experience and Skills Requirements
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience as an Engineering Supervisor  
  • English language proficiency
  • Time management skills  
  • Internal Employee Relations training 
  • Supervisory management training  
  • Finance for non-financial managers training  
  • Computer literate in MS Office  
  • Relevant planned maintenance system training  
  • Valid driver’s Licence code B, EB or C1  
  • Own transport to attend to call outs




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