Engineering Superintendent

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• Glencore Coal SA
• Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa
• Tweefontein Complex Job IDTWF MM 2026/02Closing date03/09/2026Last Updated26/08/2026 Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.

Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

Engineering Superintendent

The incumbent in this role will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and execution of the maintenance plan in areas of responsibility, focusing on safety the selection, development, support and optimal utilization of people and adherence to systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and managing maintenance plans for areas of responsibility and communicating monthly and weekly maintenance targets; and monitoring and offering technical guidance to Supervisors to ensure the safe delivery of targets.
• Managing resource capability, allocation, utilisation and driving the delivery of targets and equipment availability.
• Measuring the performance of Supervisors, providing guidance and coaching through the implementation of good standards and best practice.
• Ensuring adherence to Legislation, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Operating Procedures in areas of responsibility.
• Engaging relevant stakeholders to solve operational problems in areas of responsibility as necessary.
• Ensuring that daily performance monitoring and interventions are in place to support and correct performance in areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

• N6 Certificate with engineering subjects and valid Trade Certificate (Fitter/Diesel Mechanic) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Engineering Supervisor; OR
• A relevant Engineering Tertiary Qualification (NQF Level 7) and completion of the Graduate Development Programme.
• HMV experience; OR
• Drill and EMV experience.
• GCC will be an added advantage.

Behaviour Competencies:

• Ability to take the lead, set objectives, sequence processes/initiatives/projects and organise resources to manage risk and achieve objectives.
• Has the courage to question long standing assumptions and communicate a different perspective.
• Ability to inspire and foster commitment, pride and trust amongst team members by taking a democratic approach, seeking and valuing contributions and encouraging collaboration.
• Ability to take decisive action and assume responsibility for making difficult decisions that affect people and business performance.