General Engineering Superintendent: Contractor Management
Listing reference: tship_000071
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Contracts Management
Location: Kathu
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining, one of South Africa's leading manganese producers and a prominent player in the Northern Cape mining sector, is seeking an experienced and driven General Engineering Superintendent: Contractor Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for all contracted services and facilities on site.
This is a senior engineering management role responsible for the full governance, performance and optimisation of engineering contractor operations across a large, active manganese mine. The successful candidate will ensure that all contracted services are delivered safely, compliantly, reliably and cost-effectively, while driving continuous improvement and business value across the engineering department.
If you are a technically qualified professional with a strong background in contractor management, service agreements and engineering governance in a mining or heavy industrial environment — this is your opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a well-established and reputable mining operation.
Job description
Contractor Management & Governance
- Develop and implement contractor management frameworks and governance processes.
- Conduct contractor prequalification assessments and onboarding activities.
- Verify legal, safety, and contractual compliance of all service providers.
- Monitor contractor KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and implement corrective actions where required.
- Perform contractor audits and assess contractor effectiveness against operational requirements.
- Ensure contractor performance aligns with contractual obligations and business objectives.
Contract & Service Management
- Manage the full contract lifecycle from scope development through to contract close-out.
- Support tender evaluation and contractor selection processes.
- Establish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Facilitate contract renewals, amendments, change management, and performance reviews.
- Drive service quality improvements and contractor accountability.
Financial & Budget Management
- Develop and manage annual operational budgets.
- Monitor expenditure and validate contractor invoices.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise contract spend.
- Produce accurate monthly forecasts, budget reports, and performance analyses.
Compliance, Risk & Safety
- Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), company policies, and governance standards.
- Lead contractor safety reviews and promote a zero-harm culture.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Maintain contractor compliance records and legal appointments.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and contractor-related response readiness.
- Ensure environmental and statutory obligations are met.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong working relationships with Engineering, Operations, SHE, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, contractors, OEMs, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
- Facilitate communication and alignment between stakeholders to ensure service excellence and operational effectiveness.
- Support contractor engagement and performance management initiatives.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyse service performance data and develop improvement plans.
- Drive sustainability, energy-efficiency, innovation, and cost-optimisation initiatives.
- Generate management reports, KPI dashboards, and performance analytics to support decision-making.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- Valid Trade Test (Essential)
- N6 Mechanical Engineering Certificate or higher qualification (Essential)
- Supervisory or Management Qualification (Advantageous)
- Training in Contract Management, Project Management, Risk Management, or Safety Systems (Preferred)
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing contractor operations and service agreements within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of:
- Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
- Contractor onboarding and governance
- Procurement and tender processes
- KPI management and reporting
- Budgeting and cost control
- Risk management and compliance
- Asset management principles
- Stakeholder engagement
Technical Knowledge
- Contractor and service contract management
- Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS/SAGE)
- Engineering systems and maintenance environments
- Budget development and expenditure control
- Project coordination and administration
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Auditing and compliance management
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Planning and organisational skills
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Accountability and results orientation
- Adaptability and resilience
- Customer and service excellence focus