Superintendent Agric Eng
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Job Location:
Delmas - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Superintendent Agric Eng
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:40626
RMI MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT DELMAS
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Applications are now open for qualified candidates interested in the position of Maintenance Superintendent at the McCain Delmas site. The role reports directly to the Engineering Manager.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Maintenance Superintendent will lead a team of Artisans Technicians and semi-skilled artisans overseeing all aspects of equipment maintenance. This role is responsible for supervising and supporting the maintenance team ensuring a safe workplace and promoting operational stability by improving equipment availability performance and efficiency. The Superintendent will also review asset maintenance plans regularly or when new assets or technologies are introduced.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Manage and lead a team of Artisans maintaining equipment across RMI Potato Storage Seed Storage Sweet Potato Wash Plant Bin areas manufacturing equipment utility services and fire protection systems at the Delmas plant.
- Engineering planning maintenance and project management.
- Planning scheduling supervision and executing maintenance tasks.
- Maintaining pumps fans motors and fire system lines compliant with FM Global standards.
- Maintenance of material handling equipment refrigeration electrical electronic and mechanical systems.
- Management of spare parts requirements and ensuring ordering procedures are adhered to.
- Cost management reporting practices and basic procurement principles.
- Working knowledge of SAP PM MM and Microsoft Office.
- Managing health and safety protocols.
- GMPs and food safety management.
- Plantwide Manufacturing equipment maintenance
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- N6 Certificate Trade Tested At least fifteen (15) yearsof maintenance experience including five (5) years leading maintenance teams - in Maintenance ideally within FMCG or Heavy Engineering
- National Diploma/B-Tech/B-Eng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is advantageous Ten (10) yearssupervisory experience required - in Maintenance ideally within FMCG or Heavy Engineering sectors.
- The Ten or Five years supervisory experience preferred particularly as a Foreman Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor.
- Strong computer skills along with sound mechanical and electrical knowledge.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities are essential.
- Strong Knowledge of Defect Handling planning close-out and circle back.
- Good people skills Interact with Operators supervisors Managers and contractors.
- Contract Management
The closing date for applications is 12 February 2026.
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The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.
To apply please visit: Internal applicants: HRNow > McCain career opportunities External applicants: Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family:Engineering & Technical
Division:South Africa
Department:Delmas Agriculture Engineering
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Company:McCain Foods (S Africa)
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Microsoft Outlook
- Prolog
- Cost Control
- Construction Management
- Renovation
- OSHA
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
