Rapid Response Team Supervisor A (Drills & Support)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Rapid Response Team Supervisor (Drills and Support). The purpose of this role is to Oversee the mechanical services for equipment, machines, processes, and tools that ensure maximum availability and comply with all relevant safety, health, and environmental requirements.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As our RRT Supervisor of your responsibilities will include but not limited to

This role is in Engineering (ENG) department on a band 7.8 level reporting to the Section Engineer Drills, Support & Contractor Equipment

Advantageous

- Occupational Red Seal Certificate in a Mechanical or relevant Engineering discipline
- SA Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

Safety, Health, and Environment; Prioritize safety and health in all team interactions, leading by example to achieve zero harm and prevent fatalities.; Lead by example, fostering a safety-first culture.; Encourage open reporting of unsafe behaviours without fear of reprisal.; Identify and address risks in the workplace using discipline-specific plans and operational risk management systems.; Use operational risk management systems.; Monitor critical control performance and integrate them into daily work practices.; Establish and maintain Safety and Health systems within the work area.; Evaluate safety leadership skills in direct reports.; Ensure team members are fit for duty and address issues as needed.; Conduct physical safety checks and provide coaching.; Gather data for safety reports and KPIs.; Report and rectify deficiencies.; Conduct regular safety audits to ensure compliance and address any issues.; Business Performance Targets:; Provide input to performance review reports as required on a daily/weekly basis and comply with data quality standards.; Participate in and execute basic RCAs to determine non-compliance to performance targets (specifically for equipment failures). Deliver solutions to non-compliance and monitor the performance of the solutions.; Provide accurate inputs to the forecasting process.; Present area-related and global targets to the team.; Participate in the review and development of the Service Strategies and monitor the measures to verify their delivery.; Mechanical Services & Projects:; Comply with all Execution requirements set out by the AAOM and E&M best practice guidelines, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures.; Participate in at least four planned weekly task observations as part of in-field quality assurance verification to uphold operational excellence.; Manage the maintenance of equipment, machines, processes, and tools to consistently ensure maximum availability and meet required quality standards.; Plan, implement, and manage maintenance schedules while considering production targets to ensure minimal interruption.; Identify improvement opportunities, implement feasible solutions, and maintain newly established performance standards for continuous enhancement.; Proactively provide advice to prevent potential problems and address components causing excessive downtime with permanent solutions.; Report on completed maintenance requirements and trends, maintaining a comprehensive overview.; Ensure authorised staff maintains all maintenance, upholding safety and procedural protocols.; Provide technical knowledge and guidance to team members for daily problem-solving and skill development.; Contribute input on Equipment and Components PMECA for strategic planning and improvement initiatives.; Execute activities to meet the plan and collaborate in defining the requirements of the SLA between Maintenance and Supply Chain.; Comply with the Asset Management policy and system requirements for effective asset handling and optimisation.; Utilize provided systems to monitor and manage expenditures efficiently.; Execute inspection strategy and coordinate activities related to asset integrity in the designated area, ensuring compliance with established standards.; Engineering & Maintenance Measures and Control:; Execute daily data validation and reconciliation requirements, diligently closing out work orders and capturing accurately coded and reported data within an appropriate timeframe.; Participate in the Continuous Improvement plans and engage in RCAs to manage Defect Elimination.; Budget Management and Cost Control:; Compile own budget and manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.

Requirements

Grade 12/N3 Technical; Relevant Engineering Higher National qualification on NQF5; Knowledge of engineering maintenance operations, supported by at least five years of practical experience in the field.; Understanding of engineering and maintenance processes specific to the mining industry and relevant to the scope of the role.; Familiarity with operational drawing and design practices, preferably within a mining context.; Knowledge of budget management principles and techniques for effective cost control.; Understanding of documentation workflows, including sign-off and approval procedures.; Knowledge of risk management methodologies, including the application of critical controls to mitigate operational risks.; Understanding of leadership frameworks and tools used to foster a purpose-led, high-performance culture and drive organisational change.; Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental standards, including applicable legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.