Job Details

📌 Job Title: Engineering Supervisor – JIG Beneficiation Electrical
🏢 Company: Kumba Iron Ore, part of Anglo American
📍 Location: Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗂️ Department: Engineering & Maintenance (E&M)
⚡ Industry: Mining and Engineering

Company Overview

Kumba Iron Ore, a member of Anglo American, is one of South Africa’s leading producers of high-grade iron ore used in global steel manufacturing. The company operates across the iron ore value chain, including exploration, mining, processing, shipping, and sales.

With major operations in the Northern Cape, a head office in Gauteng, and port facilities in Saldanha Bay, Kumba Iron Ore is committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative mining solutions. Guided by the purpose of “re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives,” the company invests in people, technology, and operational excellence.

Job Overview

Kumba Iron Ore is seeking a skilled Engineering Supervisor – JIG Beneficiation Electrical to oversee electrical maintenance and repair activities within the beneficiation plant. The successful candidate will supervise a team responsible for maintaining electrical equipment, control systems, power distribution networks, and associated machinery.

This position is ideal for an experienced electrical professional with strong leadership ability, technical mining experience, and a commitment to maintaining safe and efficient operations. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, reducing downtime, managing maintenance schedules, and supporting the long-term performance of plant assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by ensuring all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Supervise a team of electricians and maintenance personnel to achieve safe and efficient work execution.
• Ensure maintenance plans are developed and followed for all electrical equipment and systems.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise operational interruptions and maximise equipment availability.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, power distribution units, protection equipment, and control systems.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, SLAMs, and workplace audits.
• Monitor critical controls, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause analyses for equipment failures and implement long-term solutions.
• Review and close electrical work orders, statutory records, and fault reports accurately.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members to improve skills and performance.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Monitor maintenance costs, budgets, and expenditure within the assigned area.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure environmental compliance within the discipline.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve plant performance and reduce downtime.
• Develop and maintain Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for team members.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 or N3 Technical qualification.
• Relevant Engineering Qualification at NQF Level 5.
• Occupational Red Seal Certificate in an Electrical Trade.
• Valid South African Driver’s Licence.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operational electrical engineering environment within the mining industry.
• Proven experience supervising maintenance teams in a plant or mining environment.
• Experience with electrical drawings, system design, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, and contractor supervision.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering systems and maintenance procedures.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Sound understanding of safety, health, environmental, and mining regulations.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in maintenance management and reporting systems.

CV Tips

• Highlight your electrical trade qualification and Red Seal certification clearly at the top of your CV.
• Include detailed mining or plant maintenance experience, especially within electrical engineering environments.
• Mention any supervisory experience, including the size of the team you managed.
• Emphasise your experience with safety compliance, risk assessments, and maintenance planning.
• Include specific examples of how you reduced equipment downtime or improved operational performance.
• List your knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Ensure your driver’s licence and relevant technical qualifications are included.
• Keep your CV concise, professional, and tailored to the mining industry.

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Opportunity to work for one of South Africa’s leading mining companies.
• Exposure to advanced mining technology and large-scale operations.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to training, coaching, and technical development programmes.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Strong focus on employee safety, wellbeing, and professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable mining and operational excellence.

Company Policy

Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American are committed to equal opportunity employment and maintaining a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and respect. All appointments are made based on merit, qualifications, and operational requirements.

The company maintains strict health, safety, and environmental standards, and all employees are expected to comply fully with site procedures and legal requirements. Kumba Iron Ore reserves the right to conduct background checks, qualification verification, and medical assessments as part of the recruitment process.