Mechanical Superintendent

7 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Marvel Placement Consultants Full time

**Mechanical Superintendent (Mining)**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- National Diploma or Degree in **Mechanical Engineering** or a related field.
- 5-10 years’ experience in mining maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- **GCC (Government Certificate of Competency)** preferred.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of SAP or CMMS systems.
- Proven experience in construction safety practices, project management, piping systems, and mechanical inspections.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:
**Maintenance Management**
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Oversee daily maintenance of fixed and mobile plant equipment such as crushers, conveyors, pumps, loaders, and haul trucks.
- Minimise equipment downtime and ensure quick turnaround on breakdowns.

**Team Leadership**
- Supervise and mentor mechanical foremen, artisans, and technicians.
- Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

**Planning & Scheduling**
- Collaborate with planners to schedule maintenance shutdowns and repairs.
- Ensure the availability of spare parts and tools.
- Coordinate with production teams to reduce operational disruptions.

**Compliance & Safety**
- Ensure all mechanical work complies with mine health and safety regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments, enforce safe work procedures, and lead incident investigations with corrective actions.

**Budgeting & Cost Control**
- Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.
- Monitor equipment lifecycle costs and recommend replacements or upgrades.
- Source and evaluate suppliers and contractors.

**Reporting & Documentation**
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
- Analyse equipment performance data to generate KPIs.
- Report on equipment availability, reliability, and maintenance efficiency.

**Closing Date**:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on **25 September 2025**. You may still submit your CV for this position until **18 October 2025**.

**Please Note**:
**PoPI Act Compliance**:
Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that _“Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.”_

For more information please contact:
**Lebo Phakedi

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