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Senior Bulk Material Handling Site Supervisor

GIBB


Job Location:

Secunda - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Description

GIBB Mining isa multi-disciplinary engineering design and project management enterprise specialising in innovative and sustainable techno-economic holistic solutions for mining projects from concept stage to commissioning and handover. Hereyou will find anenvironment conducive tohelping you makethe mostof your abilities and skills.

GIBBMiningasubsidiary of theGIBB Group islooking foranother talented professional tocomplementtheir team in the form of a BMH Supervisor.

Wewelcomeyourapplicationifyoubelieveyoumeettherequirementsforthisposition.

The below listed responsibilitiesand requirements will be assessed during the interview stages and will further beconfirmedwiththerelevant professionalreferences thatyoucurrentlyareorhavereported to in your previously two positions.

KeyResponsibilities

  • Health & Safety: Provide active and visible support to the HSE team in enforcing project HSE requirements Sasol standards permit-to-work requirements and safe construction practices.
  • Contractor Management: Supervise and coordinate Mechanical and BMH contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements approved drawings specifications quality standards and construction schedules.
  • Mechanical Construction Supervision: Monitor and supervise the installation of conveyors transfer towers transfer chutes bunker interfaces steel structures platework bins hoppers and associated mechanical equipment.
  • Equipment Installation: Supervise the installation and alignment of conveyors pulleys idlers drives take-up units gearboxes motors belt cleaners and ancillary equipment.
  • Materials Handling Systems: Ensure all bulk materials handling systems are installed in accordance with approved design requirements and OEM recommendations.
  • Interface Management: Coordinate construction activities between Civil Structural Mechanical Electrical and Control & Instrumentation contractors.
  • Quality Management: Support the Quality Manager in implementing quality control processes inspections and compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Progress Monitoring: Support the Project Planner and Construction Manager with progress measurements productivity assessments and schedule monitoring.
  • Reporting: Prepare daily weekly and monthly construction progress reports and provide updates to the Construction Manager and Project Management Team.
  • Commercial Support: Assist with quantity verification progress measurements and contractor payment assessments.
  • Document Management: Assist the Document Controller with site-generated documentation redline mark-ups quality records inspection records and handover dossiers.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain proactive engagement with Sasol representatives contractors OEMs suppliers and internal project stakeholders.
  • Risk Management: Identify and communicate construction risks safety concerns quality issues and potential schedule impacts.
  • Commissioning Support: Support pre-commissioning dry commissioning load commissioning performance testing and final handover activities.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

  • National Diploma BTech BSc or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering Construction Management or related field.
  • Trade Qualification as Fitter Millwright or Mechanical Artisan will be advantageous.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years experience in Mechanical or Bulk Material Handling construction supervision.
  • Minimum 5 years experience on mining bulk materials handling conveyor systems mineral processing plants or heavy industrial projects.
  • Proven experience supervising conveyor installations and associated materials handling infrastructure.
  • Experience working within operating mining or industrial facilities will be advantageous.
  • Experience working under EPCM project execution models will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Bulk Material Handling Site Supervisor will be responsible for the successful execution and supervision of all mechanical and materials handling construction activities associated with the Coal Offloading Project.
  • The Site Supervisor will form part of the site construction management team and will be responsible for overseeing contractor performance monitoring compliance with approved designs and specifications ensuring adherence to project quality and safety requirements and supporting the successful delivery of the project.
  • The role will require close interaction with Sasol Mining representatives contractors OEMs engineering disciplines and the GIBB project team to ensure the project is executed safely efficiently and in accordance with project objectives.
  • Experience on conveyor systems transfer chutes stackers reclaimers sampling plants and bulk materials handling facilities will be highly advantageous.
  • Exposure and knowledge to multiple project execution will be an added advantage

PersonRequirement

CoreRequirements

  • AnexcellentworkingknowledgeofMSOffice
  • Working knowledge of construction management systems and reporting tools.
  • Willingness to be site-based for the duration of the project.
  • Strong technical understanding of Civil mechanical construction methodologies bulk materials handling systems conveyor installation and site interface management.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and construction schedules.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Valid drivers licence.
  • Medically fit for work on mining and industrial construction sites.

GeneralRequirements

  • Effectively communicatecompanyvaluesandobjectivesonsite.
  • Aboveaveragereportwritingskillwithgoodspellingandgrammaracumen
  • Highsocialandinterculturalcompetence
  • Goodcommunicationskills-reliableandtrustworthy
  • Detailorientated-abletofollowupondetailsmonitorandreportonprogress
  • Goodteamworkerwithsenseofthecommongood
  • Level-headedleadership
  • Proactivewithhighlevelofentrepreneurshipenergylevelandmotivation
  • Strongnegotiatingabilitywithworkforce
  • Analyticalthinkingwithfocusoncustomerandgoalachievement

Work Level
Mid-Level
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Market Related
Duration
1 - 2 Years
EE Position
Yes
Location
Secunda


Required Experience:

Manager


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GIBB is one of South Africa’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a solid footprint on the African continent.

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