141 Engineering Supervisor jobs in South Africa

Company Description

We have an exciting position for a General Engineering Supervisor Drills & Support Equipment to oversee infrastructure assets, equipment, processes, and people for maximum availability and safety compliance.

Be part of the team.

The team that makes it happen.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As General Engineering Supervisor Drills & Support Equipment you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safe and healthy work environment

• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment in which workers and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build, manage, and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to assist in achieving sectional goals.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.
• Ensure that all relevant information is communicated to the supervisor accurately and in a timely manner.

People Management

• Lead and develop the team's performance according to company policies and systems.
• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with the company values, standards, and a professional workplace.
• Optimise human resources to achieve maximum output for the section.
• Celebrate the team's successes.
• Drive the delivery of objectives and hold team members accountable for their work.
• Ensure the achievement of development goals per IDP and communicate all management instructions.
• Communicate daily with subordinates regarding scheduled tasks and resource availability.
• Enforce discipline and high performance of teams through relevant ER/HR procedures and interventions.
• Manage HME/Plant and union relations.
• Manage time and attendance and plan for leave with the immediate team.
• Arrange necessary and compulsory training to help subordinates deliver their outputs and assist in implementing their IDPs.
• Advise and assist the team with complex tasks.
• Partner with HR to manage employee incapacity cases effectively.

Engineering & Maintenance Management

• Maintain equipment, machines, processes, and tools to ensure maximum availability and quality standards.
• Plan, implement, and manage maintenance schedules while considering production targets to ensure minimal interruption.
• Identify improvement opportunities, implement them where feasible, and maintain the new performance standards.
• Ensure that all system and administrative requirements are met.
• Hand over work orders to Artisan/Operators according to the Operating Model procedure.
• Ensure that the Operating Model procedures are followed.

Implementing the Operating Model Daily Tasks:

• Provide a report on daily schedule progress.
• Report on outstanding risks and urgent work from previous days and performance.
• Review daily output, schedule, and task compliance.
• Communicate all management instructions to the team.
• Ensure that all outstanding safety and plant deviations have been addressed.
• Generate and sign off on any Routine Operating Schedule changes when required.
• Approve or cancel all SAP notifications within 24 hours.
• Monitor daily schedule compliance and address deviations promptly.
• Communicate daily with subordinates about scheduled tasks and resource availability.
• Ensure that completed work orders are returned to the Work Management Planner for closure or rescheduling/cancellation of operations.
• Escalate and Address Risks to the Schedule per the Operating Model procedure.
• Hold personnel accountable for following the Operating Model procedures.
• Give feedback on execution performance and provide coaching and development to personnel.

Weekly Tasks:

• Address compliance, reconciliation, and deviations in the weekly schedule.
• Sign off on work orders and return them to planners for closure.
• Hand over work orders to the supervisor using the operating model procedure.
• Review the draft weekly schedule.
• Attend the formal weekly schedule review meeting to finalise the execution schedule.
• Forward all risks and deviations to the risk owner and sign off on them.
• Monitor work order cost control in task status reports.
• Review work order planning and input.
• Ensure that the section safety strategy is attached to all work orders.

Monthly Tasks:

• Ensure Pre-Planning is completed within the Operating Model Procedure.
• Ensure all safety, health-related incidents, and outstanding actions are addressed in pre-planning.
• Ensure all services, quality, environment, and safety instructions are documented in the preplanning.
• Ensure all managerial instructions are documented in the pre-planning.
• Contractors Meeting (FLM to have a meeting with contractors working in his section),
• Support standards committee procedures and standards revision.

Review:

• Review previous KPI (Safety Inc. & Acc, output compliance, services compliance, schedule compliance).
• Review Routine Operating Schedule compliance.
• Review the month-end cost expenditure.
• Review high-risk tasks and actions.
• Review Maintenance Strategy.
• Compare monthly measured and scheduled compliance and pinpoint necessary actions to enhance the quality.
• Budget Management and Cost Control
• Compile own budget and manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Manage overtime within required limits and achieve savings in this regard.

This role is in the Engineering - ENG at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Engineer Drills & Support and Contractor Equipment.

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical
• National Engineering Diploma
• SA Drivers License

Experience

• 5 years of relevant operational experience in engineering maintenance.
• Technical expertise in HME/Opencast/Plant or Processing within the mining industry.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing engineering/plant/maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and best practices

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

General Engineering Supervisor, D2

Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: NDC014/25GS

Closing date: 05 September 2025

The role:

The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage Seriti’s Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery and equipment and managing resources and people to achieve planned production targets.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
• Optimise planned maintenance schedules of machinery and equipment ensuring that equipment is effectively maintained
• Research and implement best practice systems with respect to cost, maintenance, safety and people management
• Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Financial Budgeting & Management
• Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects
• Sound knowledge of non-flameproof and flameproof diesel equipment and associated hydraulic/pneumatic components
• Manage underground diesel dispensing equipment
• Management of critical spares and sub-assemblies (stock levels/turnaround time and quality of repairs)
• Structural integrity maintenance management
• Managing structural/mechanical/hydraulic drawing libraries

Requirements:

• N4 Technical certificate and recognised Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering Degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an appointed 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman
• Safety & Risk Management Course
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Energy Act, Basic Conditions of Employment and Environmental Legislation
• An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining industry
• Aware of best practices and new technologies relating to Engineering Principles and Processes
• Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Proven experience in maintaining heavy equipment used in (mining, construction, or industrial applications)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Appropriate ERP (SAP or Equivalent) Qualifications
• Recognized trade test

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

• A qualification within the IT Industry is an advantage
• 2-3 years experience in the field
• Access Control , CCTV, Networking, Electronic Fencing experience is a must
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle non negotiable