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About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and driven EMS Supervisor to lead our workshop operations in Elandsfontein. Reporting to the EMS Service Centre Manager, you will be responsible for supervising a team of employees and contractors while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality repair, refurbishment, assembly, and testing of mechanical equipment, particularly gearboxes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong leader with a passion for operational excellence, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage workshop activities to ensure work is completed within agreed timelines.
- Supervise gearbox overhaul, refurbishment, repair, assembly, and testing activities in accordance with OEM specifications and engineering standards.
- Attend to breakdowns and repair requests.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through behavioural safety initiatives and toolbox talks.
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, repair procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Manage inventory of critical components, consumables, bearings, seals, and lubricants.
- Oversee maintenance, calibration, and certification of workshop equipment and measuring instruments.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders on technical matters and project execution.
- Drive reliability improvement initiatives, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Qualified Millwright or Fitter & Turner.
- National Diploma or equivalent technical qualification.
- Valid driver's licence.
Experience
- 5 to 10 years' progressive supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop or engineering environment.
- Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and SAP.
- Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset.
- Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and customer service skills.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on supervisor with strong technical expertise, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to lead teams effectively while delivering exceptional service to our customers. You should be capable of analyzing engineering drawings, understanding engineering tolerances, and driving continuous improvement within the workshop
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today.
What we offer you
Medical aid
Pension/Provident Fund
Life and disability cover
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee wellness programmes
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
