MFC Engineering Superintendent

PURPOSE OF THE JOB Responsible for a wide range of multidisciplinary capital projects and investigations; the day-to-day management of the Diesel Workshop, related yellow machine maintenance and reliability as well as the management of site water balances and dams’ infrastructure. To support and assist with Legal compliance relating to the OHS Act requirements.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles And Responsibilities SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based 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.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE Manage The Section

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture

• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover

• Labour complement in line with budget

• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section

• Manage performance against set targets and competencies

• 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
• Liaise and coordinate with customers (Furnaces & PSP) regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance
• Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with customers to ensure required services are delivered
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements

BUSINESS PROCESSES Maintenance Support

• Maximise Surface Mobile Equipment availability specifically for the Diesel Workshop
• Manage maintenance on Dams and pumps and surface water reticulation to ensure Environmental compliance
• Support Engineering Manager with ad hoc maintenance investigations in all MFC areas and the implementing of the overall maintenance strategy

Solve Problems And Implement Solutions

• Investigate failures and conduct Root Cause Analysis

Work Execution

• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles
• 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
• Develop and optimise the maintenance plan
• 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 critically equipment

Project Services

• Compile capital applications
• Maximize project efficiency and profitability
• Determine project specifications and acquire the necessary materials for completion
• Develop scope and parameters for project design and implementation
• Identify project responsibilities, delegating phases and elements to the appropriate personnel
• Develop and control the full project- plan lifecycle
• Optimise plant capacity
• Implement value engineering projects where required

Legal Compliance

• Support the Engineering Manager in legally assigned duties

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement
• Develop electrical systems and installations best practise for the site

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Section costs
• Prepare Engineering budget including the Diesel Workshop
• Action variances of actual to planned costs
• Monitor Over/Under costs

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current/HT)
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience in a large manufacturing environment
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories)

Additional Qualifications

• Project Management Certificate/Diploma
• Master’s Degree
• MBA/MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

Workplace Competencies Systems:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Knowledge Demonstrate good knowledge on Mechanical and Electrical equipment including but not limited to:

• Raw Material systems
• Scrubber systems
• Pumps and motors
• Furnace equipment and maintenance systems
• Plant water reticulation and systems
• Compressed air reticulation and systems
• Electrical Reticulation systems, 33KV, 6.6KV and 400V systems
• Power Factor Correction systems
• Fire Suppression systems and controls
• Prepare and submit Capital Budgets
• Execution of Capital Budget Projects and or Plant improvement projects
• Maintaining earthmoving equipment
• Environmental management of dams, surfaces and process water
• TMM’s
• SAP PM system / Coupa system

Optional

• Instrumentation background

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work overtime
• Perform standby duties
• Travel
• Carry legal appointment

Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company’s Employment Equity Policy. Samancor Chrome is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals. CLOSING DATE: 1 November 2026 Kindly attach copies of all relevant qualifications and documents together with CV. #RB