Business Name
Redpath Mining South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Northam Development
Job Title
General Engineering Supervisor
Reports To
Contracts Manager
Nature Of Employment
Fixed Term Contract
Minimum Requirements
Matric certificate/ equivalent
Section 13 Mechanical/Electrical Trade Certificate or Section 26D Trade
5 - 10 years’ experience as appointed Foreman in mining underground industry (Mechanical & Electrical)
5 - 10 years’ experience in mine development environment
Trackless Machinery experience
Competent B is a MUST
Valid driver’s license – Code 08
Medical Fitness Certificate
Valid First Aid Certificate
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Trackless fleet management
Development experience
Engineering team management
Planning skills and delivering on schedule
Risk management experience
Total resource management
Strategic, creative & analytical thinking
Contract administration
Relationship building
Resource management
Strategic & analytical project evaluation
Knowledge of contract mining
Roles & Responsibilities
Ensure that the area of operation & competence of the team complies with MHSA & regulations
Comply to Unit Standards, procedures & Code of Best Practice
Complete your legal documentation & other requirements before the end of the shift
Identify & procure optimum requisite equipment, consumables and parts
Optimize cost effectiveness of equipment consumables and parts by providing specifications on equipment & parts required
Analyse systems of works to identify maximum capacities
Develop & implement an action plan to address each strength, weakness, opportunity and threat in area of expertise
Coordinate activities of sections: maintenance, engineering, planning maintenance research & development, to improve operational efficiency and economy of scale
Draw up a maintenance schedule and ensure it is followed to prevent breakdown maintenance
Analyse department budget requests to identify areas where reductions can be made & allocate maintenance budget
Confer with administrative personnel and review activity, operating, and maintenance reports to determine changes in programs, systems & operations required to improve outcomes
CLOSING DATE: 08 March 2026
Interested applicants must follow the following steps
- Type the following website address into your web browser https://www.redpathmining.com/en/careers/find-available-positions
- A list of vacancies will appear in front of you. Use the drop down to select Johannesburg, Gauteng/ South Africa.
- Click on the job that you are applying for. This will give you more information regarding the position
- To apply for the position, click on the red “Apply Now” and complete the information that’s required, Attach CV and Certificates.
NB: If you experience any challenges, please contact 011 570 4300 for assistance.
