Maintenance Superintendent Mechanical

Samancor · North West

Posted 15 September 2026

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To drive the overall management, direction, and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns. PEOPLE: Manage the Section: • Ensure an enabling climate/culture • Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover o Labour complement in line with budget o Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section • Manage performance against set targets and competencies o 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 across all WCM plants and Mines • Liaise and coordinate with Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance. BUSINESS PROCESSES: Maintenance Support: • Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix • Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant. Solve problems and implement solutions: • Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable • Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards. Work execution: • Perform planned job observations • Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan • Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced • Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life • Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications • Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site. Work Analysis: • Interrogate non-published reports standard • Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions • Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment. Contractor Management: • Approve the use of contractor Artisans. GROWTH: • Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence. SHAREHOLDER VALUE: • Manage the Section costs.

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