Maintenance Superintendent (Logistics)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns.

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
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations

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 Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance
• Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel.
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

• Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix (ABC Model)
• Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant
• Develop and review SOPs.

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
• Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution:

• Perform planned job observations
• Develop and implement the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• 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
• 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 criticality equipment

Contractor Management:

• Approve the use of contractors and their complement
• Manage contractors on site

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
• Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime
• Standby
• Travel
• Carry Legal Appointment

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Implement cost saving initiatives

Budgeting:

• Manage the Section costs
• Prepare Maintenance budget
• Monitor plant Maintenance budget
• Action variances of actual to planned costs

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
• Teamwork

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Systems:

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

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level
• Management Skills
• Coaching Skills
• Conflict Resolution

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Maintenance Strategies
• Demonstrate an understanding of Continues Improvement Principles
• Demonstrate an understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Demonstrate an understanding of defect elimination principles
• Demonstrate an understanding of technical drawings

Minimum qualifications:

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• GCC (Engineering) will be required in line with site requirements
• Driver’s licence

Additional qualifications:

• GCC (Engineering) will be required in line with site requirements
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Project Management

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: 26 August 2026