Artisan Coordinator (Mechanical)

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Alloys Western Smelters - Rustenburg Smelter Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

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Closing date

19/06/2026

Last Updated

10/06/2026

Artisan Coordinator (Mechanical)

Rustenburg Smelter

Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

Ref. No. 551

Internal & External

In this role you will be responsible for:

Overseeing all mechanical maintenance and coordination activities for Rustenburg Smelter during the care and maintenance period Ensuring that maintenance planning and execution meet operational, legal and safety standards Managing projects, shutdown and breakdown maintenance, and ensuring timely response to all mechanical issues affecting plant assets Leading and supervising the maintenance team to achieve objectives in equipment reliability, critical spares management, and individual/team performance Planning workflow, scheduling maintenance tasks, and optimising team competency and development Overseeing quality assurance, adhering to standard maintenance procedures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives Implementing and enforcing maintenance and safety procedures according to OHS Act, Glencore Sustainable Development Standards, and internal protocols Conducting visual inspections, audits, and quality control to ensure plant and equipment compliance Managing cost (OPEX and CAPEX) documentation, reporting incidents or breakdowns, and supporting root cause analysis for process improvements Fostering a clean, orderly, and safe workplace environment in alignment with 5S and life-saving behaviours Supporting team coaching, training needs analysis, and manpower planning to ensure sustained team competency and performance

About you:

Grade 12 or NQF level 4, Technical Grade 12, or N3 or higher qualification related to a mechanical trade/engineering Relevant Trade Certificate or alternative National Degree/Diploma (Mechanical related) Minimum 4 years’ operational mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or smelting environment Knowledge and application of maintenance management, equipment reliability, and cost control Proven analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizing skills Computer literacy and good reporting/documentation skills Strong leadership, supervision, communication, and people management abilities Demonstrated commitment to safety standards, sustainable development, and continuous improvement Knowledge of OHS Act and ISO quality systems will be advantageous Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and meet multi-disciplinary objectives Experience at Rustenburg Smelter will be advantageous