Site Manager – Mining Fleet Maintenance

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Overview: The Site Manager will oversee the on-site delivery of maintenance and repair services for heavy mining and mobile equipment. The role is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, leading the site team, managing safety and spare-parts requirements, and maintaining effective communication with operational stakeholders. The objective is to support safe, reliable equipment performance and minimise downtime. Responsibilities: • Lead on-site maintenance and repair operations, including work planning, staffing and resource allocation. • Monitor service requirements, operational risks and delivery priorities, resolving issues promptly. • Prioritise planned maintenance and breakdown repairs in line with site operating requirements. • Coordinate preventive maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and emergency repairs to improve equipment availability. • Review downtime, recurring failures and repair quality; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions. • Track operating hours, component condition and maintenance history, and support overhaul and rebuild planning. • Manage the maintenance team, including rosters, shift handovers, attendance and emergency coverage. • Provide technical guidance, coaching and performance feedback to strengthen team capability. • Implement site safety requirements through briefings, risk assessments, inspections and corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with isolation procedures, permits to work, PPE requirements and other high-risk work controls. • Report incidents and near misses, coordinate investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed. • Coordinate critical spare parts, tyres, consumables, tools and diagnostic equipment to reduce downtime. • Act as the main on-site coordination point for operational, maintenance, safety and stores stakeholders. • Prepare regular reports on equipment availability, maintenance progress, downtime, parts risks and improvement actions. • Monitor labour, overtime, parts and maintenance costs while maintaining safety and repair quality. • Ensure work orders, time records, maintenance histories and material records are complete and accurate. Minimum Requirements: • Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Automotive or a related discipline; relevant trade qualifications with substantial practical experience may also be considered. • At least 5 years’ experience maintaining mining equipment, heavy vehicles or construction machinery. • At least 2 years’ experience leading a site team or maintenance workshop. • Sound knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, drivetrains and vehicle electrical systems. • Experience in preventive maintenance, maintenance planning, equipment availability management and spare-parts inventory control. • Strong commitment to site safety, risk assessment and corrective-action implementation. • Professional English communication skills and the ability to prepare operational reports. • Strong leadership, coordination, client-facing communication and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in Excel and other office applications; experience with a maintenance management system (CMMS) is advantageous. • Willingness to work on a long-term mine-site assignment and assist with emergency coordination when required. Advantageous: • Experience on mining projects in South Africa or internationally. • Familiarity with surface mining equipment from major manufacturers. • Experience coordinating multicultural technical teams or working with international equipment suppliers. • Experience managing maintenance contracts and improving equipment availability or reducing recurring failures.