rence Number: GENENSUP001
Location: North West
Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Purpose of the Role
The General Engineering Superintendent is responsible for managing and executing R&D, continuous improvement, and capital projects. The role also oversees equipment reliability and asset care management to ensure plant availability and operational efficiency.
The position ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Codes of Practice (COPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Key Responsibilities
Project & Asset Management
- Manage R&D, continuous improvement, and capital projects
- Develop project scopes and oversee execution
- Improve and optimise existing equipment
- Implement and improve maintenance technologies
- Maintain engineering documentation
- Control budgets and support business objectives
Maintenance & Reliability
- Plan and coordinate shutdowns and planned maintenance
- Conduct plant inspections and identify inefficiencies
- Perform maintenance data analysis (e.g., Pareto and correlation analyses)
- Apply root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and problem-solving techniques
- Monitor equipment failure trends and reduce downtime
- Champion condition monitoring and reliability improvement initiatives
- Review and improve maintenance standards and task lists
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all activities comply with OHSA and relevant standards
- Stop and report safety contraventions immediately
- Advise management on hazardous equipment conditions
- Apply risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Ensure safe task execution and audit completed work
Operational & Team Management
- Manage contractors within the assigned area
- Lead and support the engineering department
- Liaise with other departments
- Perform standby duties and act in higher roles when required
- Work independently and within teams
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
- B-Tech, BEng, BSc, or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Required)
- Leadership training (Advantageous)
- GCC Factories (Advantageous)
Experience & Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy industry
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management
- Experience in:
- Reliability engineering
- Maintenance engineering
- Project management
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Computer literacy
- Valid Code 08 driver’s license and own transport
Inherent Requirement
- Must be medically fit
How to Apply
- Ensure you meet all the minimum requirements for the position.
- Prepare clear copies of the following required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of ID Document
- Qualifications (Certificates and/or Academic Records)
- Latest payslips (last 3 months)
- Recent photograph
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