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

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Job Description

About the Role

The Mechanical Supervisor position is a permanent opportunity based in Cape Town, with a focus on managing and leading mechanical maintenance activities on shift. We are seeking an experienced candidate to join our team, preferably 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead mechanical maintenance activities on shift
  • Supervise fitters and plan maintenance activities to ensure plant availability
  • Ensure safety compliance and equipment reliability in a high-risk environment
  • Conduct breakdown response, fault-finding, and heavy industrial equipment repairs

Requirements

  • 5+ years of mechanical experience 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

Qualifications

  • Trade Test: Fitter & Turner (essential)
  • Experience with crane and rigger-related mechanical maintenance (essential)

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CVs (in Word.doc format) via email using Ref # 2416.

About Trade/Artisan/Technical Management Jobs in Western Cape

The Western Cape, with its thriving economy and diverse industries, presents an attractive job market for Trade/Artisan/Technical Management professionals. Typically, these roles are found in sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, technology, and infrastructure development, where hands-on expertise and management skills are highly valued.

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In terms of salary expectations, it is generally common to see broad ranges of R600 000 to R1,5 million per annum for Trade/Artisan/Technical Management positions, depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that actual salaries can vary significantly based on individual circumstances. Additionally, benefits such as bonuses, allowances, and retirement schemes are often a significant portion of the overall remuneration package.

To excel in this field, common skills required for Trade/Artisan/Technical Management roles include expertise in areas such as quality control, supply chain management, project coordination, and technical troubleshooting. Generally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with effective communication and leadership abilities, are essential for success in these positions. Additionally, a solid understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards is often necessary.

The Western Cape’s diverse industries frequently employ Trade/Artisan/Technical Management professionals, including those working in the manufacturing sector, technology industry, financial services sector, and infrastructure development projects. These roles require professionals to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, manage day-to-day operations, and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity.

Career development opportunities for Trade/Artisan/Technical Management professionals are common, with many roles offering potential for career progression into senior management positions or specialized technical leadership roles. Typically, experience in a specific industry or sector can lead to greater depth of knowledge and expertise, while taking on additional responsibilities demonstrates leadership abilities and drive.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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