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TRG 2416 (Cape Town) Mechanical Supervisor (Iron & Steel Making)

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17 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Newcastle, South Africa
Mechanic

Introduction

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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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • 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).

Package & Remuneration

  • 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

Interested?