General Engineering Supervisor (GES)– Mechanical, Kimberley

Job Purpose To provide statutory and technical leadership for all mechanical engineering activities on the mine, ensuring legal compliance under the Mine Health&Safety Act (MHSA), safe execution of mechanical work, optimal equipment reliability, and effective supervision of mechanical artisans and contractors.

The GES Mechanical owns the mechanical maintenance strategy, statutory inspections, asset integrity, and engineering governance across the operation.

Key Responsibilities Statutory Compliance (MHSA Appointee) Fulfil duties as a legally appointed 2.9.2 / 2.13.12 (site‑specific) Mechanical Supervisor.

MHSA and associated regulations

SANS engineering standards

OEM specifications

Permit-to-work, LOTO, and safe isolation standards

Maintain statutory records: inspections, tests, registers, certifications.

Mechanical Maintenance Management

Gyratory crushers&ore handling

Milling circuits (SAG/Ball mills)

Flotation&reagent systems

Pumping systems (slurry&water)

Compressors, thickeners, agitators

Workshops, pipelines, structural frames, gantry cranes

Ensure safe and effective execution of preventative and corrective maintenance

Lead mechanical proactive and breakdown response and support fault diagnosis

Leadership&Supervision

Mechanical fitters

Boilermakers

Artisans' assistants

Contractors

Conduct daily planning meetings and toolbox talks

Ensure competency, discipline, and development of mechanical staff

Asset&Reliability Management

Oversee lubrication, alignment, vibration analysis and condition monitoring

Support reliability improvements (RCM, FMEA, root cause analysis)

Monitor equipment performance trends and reduce frequent failures

Ensure spares and consumables meet engineering specifications

Engineering Planning&Work Management

Develop preventative maintenance schedules

Develop shutdown scopes and task lists

Create resource plans and BOMs

Approve job cards and ensure quality of work execution

Manage backlog levels and maintenance KPIs

Safety Management

Enforce engineering safety standards in workshops and plant

Ensure proper risk assessments (HIRA) accompany all mechanical tasks

Lead or participate in incident investigations

Maintain emergency readiness (fire, spills, mechanical failures)

Projects&Modifications

Support engineering projects and plant upgrades

Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, specifications

Oversee construction quality, commissioning and handover to operations

Budget&Cost Control

Manage mechanical maintenance budget and control costs

Track spending on spares, contractors and equipment hire

Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities

Reporting&Administration

Produce mechanical maintenance reports

Breakdown and root cause analysis reports

Statutory inspection documentation

Reliability KPIs (MTTR, MTBF)

Maintain engineering document control and equipment history

Required Skills&Competencies

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems used in mineral processing

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs and OEM documentation

Strong understanding of rotating machinery, crushers, mills, conveyors, hydraulics&pneumatics, pressure vessels&pipelines, condition monitoring technologies

Understanding of MHSA requirements and statutory engineering roles

Strong supervisory capability and team management

High safety leadership and enforcement

Effective communication with engineers, supervisors, artisans, and operations

Ability to lead under pressure during breakdowns and emergencies

Planning, organising and decision‑making ability

Qualifications&Experience

Trade Test: Mechanical Fitter / Fitter&Turner / Millwright

5–8 years mechanical maintenance experience in mining or heavy industry

2–3 years in a supervisory or foreman role

Knowledge of MHSA statutory roles

Valid driver's licence

Preferred

N6 or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

GES training/experience (2.9.2 or 2.13 appointments)

Experience in zinc, lead, copper or base metal processing

Experience with condition monitoring (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)

SAP/Pragma/OnKey CMMS maintenance system experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Mechanical equipment availability&reliability

Compliance with MHSA and statutory requirements

Maintenance backlog management

Breakdown frequency and response time

Budget adherence and cost control

Quality of supervision and workforce performance

Safety performance and incident reduction

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