Mechanical Superintendent

Recruiter:

Marvel Placement Consultants

Job Ref:

PTA001640/LP

Date posted:

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Mechanical Superintendent (Mining)
Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Superintendent to oversee the daily operations and mechanical maintenance of a ship-based processing plant. The successful candidate will manage teams, ensure compliance with mine health and safety regulations, and coordinate mechanical systems and piping projects to achieve operational excellence. This is an on-site contract role based in Cape Town, with the processing plant located onboard a vessel.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5–10 years’ experience in mining maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) preferred.
Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of SAP or CMMS systems.
Proven experience in construction safety practices, project management, piping systems, and mechanical inspections.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintenance Management

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Oversee daily maintenance of fixed and mobile plant equipment such as crushers, conveyors, pumps, loaders, and haul trucks.
Minimise equipment downtime and ensure quick turnaround on breakdowns.

Team Leadership

Supervise and mentor mechanical foremen, artisans, and technicians.
Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Planning & Scheduling

Collaborate with planners to schedule maintenance shutdowns and repairs.
Ensure the availability of spare parts and tools.
Coordinate with production teams to reduce operational disruptions.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all mechanical work complies with mine health and safety regulations.
Conduct risk assessments, enforce safe work procedures, and lead incident investigations with corrective actions.

Budgeting & Cost Control

Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.
Monitor equipment lifecycle costs and recommend replacements or upgrades.
Source and evaluate suppliers and contractors.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
Analyse equipment performance data to generate KPIs.
Report on equipment availability, reliability, and maintenance efficiency.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 25 September 2025. You may still submit your CV for this position until 18 October 2025.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your application and endeavour to respond to each applicant. Should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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