Mechanical Supervisor

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Title: Mechanical Supervisor

Area: Cape Town

Industry: Iron & Steel Making

Ref No.: TRG 2416

Salary: Neg from ± R30 000 per month (Grade 5 MEIBC)

Benefits: Relocation Assistance, Accommodation Support, Medical Aid & Provident Fund

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type: Permanent

An opportunity for an experienced MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR is required for permanent employment based in Cape Town to manage and lead mechanical maintenance activities on shift.

• This role is aimed at candidates coming from heavy industrial, steelmaking or similar environments such as ArcelorMittal, Scaw Metals, Cape Gate, Highveld Steel, or large continuous-process plants where mechanical reliability and safety are critical.
• The Mechanical Supervisor will play a central role in ensuring plant availability through effective supervision of fitters, planned maintenance, safety compliance and equipment reliability.

1. Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, organise and control a team of shift fitters and mechanical artisans.
• Allocate daily tasks, monitor work quality and ensure the completion of repairs, installations and maintenance activities.
• Provide on-the-job technical guidance, coaching and hands-on assistance when required.

2. Mechanical Maintenance & Repairs

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of critical steel plant equipment, including:
  • Cranes & hoisting equipment
  • Rigging systems
  • Furnaces & ladle equipment
  • Conveyors
  • Gearboxes, pumps & compressors
  • Hydraulics & pneumatics
• Ensure all breakdowns are attended to swiftly to minimise downtime.
• Conduct mechanical fault finding and ensure quality workmanship on repairs.

3. Planning & Scheduling

• Plan and prepare maintenance work for upcoming shifts.
• Ensure availability of tools, spares and materials before work begins.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and maintenance intervals in line with production requirements.
• Prioritise tasks based on safety, urgency and production impact.

4. Equipment Condition Monitoring

• Maintain accurate records of equipment condition, repairs, inspections and service intervals.
• Monitor critical assets and identify potential failures early.
• Conduct inspections on cranes, rigging equipment and lifting machinery—reporting defects immediately.

5. Safety, Compliance & MEIBC Practices

• Enforce strict adherence to OHS Act, safe working procedures and plant safety rules.
• Ensure lock-out, permit-to-work and risk assessments are completed correctly.
• Promote a safety-driven culture among artisans.
• Ensure compliance with MEIBC Grade 5 standards, shift patterns, and labour guidelines.

6. Communication & Reporting

• Communicate repair progress, breakdown status and maintenance priorities to production and senior maintenance staff.
• Complete detailed shift reports and handovers.
• Participate in morning meetings, toolbox talks and safety briefings.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills
• Excellent mechanical fault-finding ability
• Hands-on practical technical skills
• High attention to detail and discipline
• Ability to work under pressure in a continuous-production environment
• Strong understanding of heavy mechanical equipment
• Safety-focused mindset and compliance-driven behaviour

• Min 5 years' mechanical exp in the steel industry (melt shop, furnaces, rolling mills, heavy machinery, cranes, rigging equipment).
• Proven experience supervising artisans in a high-risk, high-temperature and continuous-production environment.
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance, breakdown response, fault-finding and heavy industrial equipment repairs.
• Trade Test: Fitter & Turner (essential)
• Exp. with crane and rigger-related mechanical maintenance (essential)
• N3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, gearboxes and heavy rotating equipment.
• Must be ready and willing to relocate to Cape Town.
• Valid driver's licence and clear references.
• Working knowledge of MEIBC Grade 5 requirements and labour relations (advantageous).

• Neg from R30 000 per month (Mechanical Grade 5 – MEIBC)
• Relocation assistance to Cape Town
• Accommodation support provided for transition period
• Medical aid & provident fund included
• Long-term growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding steelmaking operation