Cape Town: Mechanical Supervisor (Iron & Steel Making) – Steel Manufacturing posted by The Recruitment Guy

An opportunity for an experienced MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR is required for permanent employment based in Cape Town to manage and lead mechanical maintenance activities on shift.This role is aimed at candidates coming from heavy industrial, steelmaking or similar environments such as ArcelorMittal, Scaw Metals, Cape Gate, Highveld Steel, or large continuous-process plants where mechanical reliability and safety are critical.The Mechanical Supervisor will play a central role in ensuring plant availability through effective supervision of fitters, planned maintenance, safety compliance and equipment reliability.Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CVs (in Word.doc format) via email using Ref # 2416 Min 5 years mechanical exp in the steel industry (melt shop, furnaces, rolling mills, heavy machinery, cranes, rigging equipment).Proven experience supervising artisans in a high-risk, high-temperature and continuous-production environment.Strong background in mechanical maintenance, breakdown response, fault-finding and heavy industrial equipment repairs.Trade Test: Fitter & Turner (essential)Exp. with crane and rigger-related mechanical maintenance (essential)N3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, gearboxes and heavy rotating equipment.Must be ready and willing to relocate to Cape Town.Valid drivers licence