Job Description

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To manage all Rotable/Repairable components and assets entering and leaving the mines premises in terms of supplier quality, standards, requirements, warrantees, planned maintenance and procurement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Use the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE
Supervise the Team:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP's are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime,
• misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction.
• Work effectively with production staff at all levels, also with maintenance & Shift Supervisors, peers & planning staff.

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Conduct root cause analysis on components that fail on site, as well as during strip down procedures at supplier's premises.
• Compile comprehensive reports on asset condition findings, as well as quality of repair and findings related thereto.
• Inspection and auditing of supplier's facilities to determine suitability for rendering of certain services. In addition to assess the quality control systems of the suppliers to deliver quality repaired or manufactured products for the mine.
• To form an integral part of the planned maintenance function, as well as the procurement function when any new modifications and management change events arise.
• To consult with the engineering department on all findings to make recommendations for elimination of constraints, elimination of repeat failure events, as well as continuous engineering improvement.
• To form an integral part together with procurement and engineering during all product improvement initiatives with the OEMs on problematic equipment.
• Investigation of equipment related incidents when required and feedback to engineering there on.
• Handling and feedback to engineering on all condition monitoring reports and recommendations pertaining to corrective actions.
• Conduct RCFA's with suppliers and Engineering team during any Warrantee claim.
• To ensure that all components and assets are correctly dealt with in terms of supplier quality and capability in accordance with the mine's standards and requirements.
• To ensure that all assets are correctly dealt with from a corrective point of view, from proper root cause analysis.
• To ensure that assets are correctly dealt with from a warrantee, as well as monitoring of view via the planned maintenance and procurement systems.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Monitor and control section costs & ensure economy of repairs by enforcing cost savings.
• Prolong life of all reparable items by maintaining the quality & standard of repaired work

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Co-ordinate and Control
• Results Orientation
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Managing Conflict
• Flexibility
• Team Supervision
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)
• Reading of auto electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the mining industry with extensive knowledge of mining equipment and equipment types in use at Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3
• Section 13 trade certificate.

Additional qualifications:

• Experience pertaining to CMMS systems is essential.
• Valid driver's license.
• Computer literacy will be essential.
• Applicable technical knowledge & experience in relevant maintenance systems

Experience:
3 years' experience in the mining industry with preferably 1-year supervisory experience with specific experience on trackless mobile machinery, washing plants, conveyors & mining equipment
Closing date: 1 October 2025
Work Level
Senior
Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Steelpoort

Skills Required