Maintenance Supervisor; Steel Manufacturing

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, Kwa Zulu-Natal, is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman to help lead its new plant maintenance team. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate and supervise maintenance work across multiple trades to ensure plant reliability, safety and productivity.

• Plan, allocate and supervise the daily work of multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Coordinate planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Plan and manage shutdowns, overhauls and major repair work.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, to standard and on time.
• Enforce health and safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, permits and PPE.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, such as equipment availability, downtime and schedule compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage spares requirements with stores and procurement teams.
• Oversee accurate completion of job cards and CMMS records.
• Handle team performance, training, discipline and shift rosters.
• Work with production and engineering management to align maintenance with production needs.
• Be available for standby and call-outs as operations require.

• Trade Tested / Red Seal qualification in a relevant trade (Electrical, Fitting, Millwright or similar); a National Diploma is advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years' maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multi-trade teams in a production environment.
• Eligibility for a GMR 2(7) appointment under the General Machinery Regulations is advantageous.
• Experience with CMMS software (e.g. SAP PM) and maintenance planning.
• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act and industrial safety management.
• Good communication, reporting and computer skills (MS Office).
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training and career development opportunities.