Maintenance Supervisor Electrical
Samancor · South Africa - North West
Posted 3 August 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →PURPOSE OF THE JOB To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdown work ensuring high quality workmanship of artisans and contractors BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALI TY 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 Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status. Ensure MHSAct compliance according to area of responsibility PEOPLE Supervise the Team: Ensure an enabling climate/culture Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover o Labour completement in line with budget 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) environment, processes, etc Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Conduct recruitment interviews CUSTOMERS Mobilise resources to attend to plant stoppages as quckly and safely as possible Mobilise resources to attend to plant stoppages as quickly and safely as possible Provide constant feedback to the plant production personnel with regards to the progress of any maintenance work on the plant Align the maintenance effort with plant production priorities BUSINESS PROCESSES Unplanned Interventions Prioritise breakdown and authorize work Arrange resources Assess risk related to unplanned jobs Manage schedule to resources unplanned work Verify complete administration of unplanned work Maintenance Support Review task lists Provide resource and equipment information for plan review Solve problems and implement solutions Initiate root cause failure analysis Provide feedback on pro-active identification of problem to originator Record issues surrounding problems Assure sustainability of solutions Schedule Preparation Assess notification details and scope of work to ensure the scope of work meets the required standard Review Bill of Quantities Prioritise Jobs / Forward Workload Provide Resource Availability to the Maintenance Practitioner (Planning) Work Execution Reallocate resources and postpone jobs if necessary Manage materials if work order is postponed Ensure quality of work completed Check confirmations Support the Maintenance Practitioner (Planning) to technically complete works orders on a routine basis Work Analysis Monitor and 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 Contractor Management Optimise manning plan through the use of internal or contractor artisans for unplanned work Create SES for unplanned work Manage contractor activities on site Physically accept and document acceptance of work Verify quantities involved in contractor work Record contractor non-conformance Sign invoice, timesheet or pro-forma (Complete SAS),(Complete SES) Rotables Management Decide whether item can be repaired based on initial visual inspection Complete all fields on the “Damage” tag on the return item to rotable store TECO original PM01 order and complete notification S HAREHOLDER VALUE Monitor and control section costs Control Maintenance cost 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 System (IMS, EMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP Closing date: 14 August 2026