General Engineering Supervisor Ore Processing Plant
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Job Location:
Musina - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The position of General Engineering Supervisor assist the engineer with general supervision of section engineering activities for mining processing equipment and infrastructure in the plant.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Supervises and assists with coordination of engineering activities safely efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term production objectives.
- Manages resources to deliver maintenance and operational targets.
- Ensures compliance with all legal environmental occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
- Manages controls and motivates team in area of responsibility.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimization initiatives for engineering processes.
- Ensure adherence to the Mine Health Safety and Environmental procedures and legal requirements.
- Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure.
- Effectively communicate and manage required inputs and outputs between sections under his/her management and other sections within the production stream.
- Perform technical investigations into equipment failures and incidents.
- Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources.
- Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health & Safety Act regulations manufacturing and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor.
- Condition monitoring defect elimination structural integrity maintenance management life of asset planning and shutdown management.
Qualifications :
- Minimum N4 certificate - Millwright Electrical Fitter or relevant trade qualification
- Preferred: Recognized Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory experience
Role-specific knowledge:
- Supervisory (Foreman) experience in the mining environment. GES experience will be advantageous.
- Thorough understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment principles and ability to implement effective controls to manage risks within the section
- The ability to develop and implement processes that require a command of highly specialized technical and basic research skills across a broad discipline
- Good understanding of Continuous Business Improvement principles and the ability to effectively implement them within several sections
- Strong analytical skills
- Sound knowledge of mining disciplines and machinery
- Ability to plan organize and prioritize
- Good customer and interpersonal skills
- Ability to function individually and as part of a team
- Teamwork and networking skills
- Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
- Results driven and adaptability
Additional Information :
Values
Put Safety First We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate We are exhilarated by the product we sell the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together Being united in purpose and action we will turn the diversity of our people skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust We will always listen first then act with openness honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish
Show we Care The people whose lives we touch their communities nations and the environment we share all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.
Eligibility Criteria
This role is open to all qualifying individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate
Closing date: 23 January 2026
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Calibration
- Pool Maintenance
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Boiler
- Oil & Gas Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have b ... View more
