Superintendent (Gauteng) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

PURPOSE

• The purpose of the Superintendent is to perform a technical and supervisory role on a tailings project, ensuring setting out of the site, applying relevant designs and plans, resources management, monitoring and reporting on progress of their section of  the project against plan, as well as liaising with sub-contractors. Leads a team of  Operations Supervisors and Team Leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business/Function Management 

• Ensure operational execution in their section aligns to organisational directives, as  provided by Senior Superintendent / Regional Manager
• Execute operations for their section to support effective delivery of the project, in  support of sustainability of the broader business.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to policies, procedures, practices and  legislative requirement for their section, identify gaps, propose improvements and  implement approved changes as required.

Financial, Commercial & Contract Management

• Implement cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project.
• Compare plant and labour costs against the budget.
• Complete all financial reporting requirements and administration.
• Highlight irregularities and delays for possible claims and extension of time, e.g. waiting for drawings, incorrect information, etc.
• Execute operations in their section to ensure all contractual requirements as communicated to them are met.
• Drive cost consciousness and awareness within their team.

Risk Management & Compliance, incl. ESG responsibility

• Ensure all financial, technical and operational risks and opportunities relating to their area of responsibility are identified, and mitigating actions implemented and monitored; as well as aligning all stakeholders as is relevant, for their area of responsibility; elevate risks as appropriate.
• Ensure strict compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures and legislation, to ensure the company's responsibility is met.

Operations & Project Management

• Responsible for operational execution of all work for their section, through teams of employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure that work is executed on time, in full, on standard and first time right, in support of operational goals and targets for their section; keep records on production outputs and produce charts, graphs, and reports.
• Manages daily production meetings and supply feedback to Senior Superintendent and subordinates on job progress
• Check drawings and quantities and ensure that the calculations are accurate for the work.
• Oversee the selection, requisition, scheduling, and preparation of materials and plant for use in the tailings work; check that the material built into the works is in accordance with the specifications and drawings.
• Assist with the material usage controls.

Culture & Climate

• Ensure a positive work environment is maintained for all internal and subcontracting staff on the site.
• Build a culture of safety and continuous improvement for the duration of the project.

Staff Management

• Ensure good employee relations are maintained i.e.by liaising with labour representatives.

SHEQ Management

• Implement a quality management system, quality plan and quality improvement process for their section on a construction project.
• Regularly check materials, ensuring they are according to specifications, drawings and site instructions.

Technical Management

• Execute all operations in their section in accordance with the quality and process standards, systems and work methods.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Civil or Mining / Metallurgical / Industrial Engineering or
• B Tech in Civil or Mining Engineering or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience working in a tailings environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent report writing and letter writing skills
• Good quality control skills
• Good Computer skills (MS Office)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good administrative skills

Closing Date: 12 February 2026