Seriti New Denmark Colliery is hiring a General Engineering Supervisor (Inbye), D2. Own safety, reliability, and team development underground in Mpumalanga. Legal 2.9.2 required. Apply by 22 April 2026.
JOB SUMMERY
Division: New Denmark Colliery
Company Primary Industry: Mining and Metals
Job Functional Area: Engineering
Minimum Experience: Associate
Location: New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Reference Number: NDC104/25GS
Closing Date: 22 April 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
1. About Seriti & New Denmark Colliery
Seriti is a 91% black-owned and controlled South African mining company. We exist to safely and sustainably mine the resources that power South Africa while creating shared value for employees, communities, and shareholders.
New Denmark Colliery is an underground thermal coal operation in Mpumalanga. We operate continuous miners, shuttle cars, feeder breakers, and extensive conveyor networks to deliver coal to Eskom. Our operation runs 24/7 and depends on engineering discipline, statutory compliance, and frontline leadership to keep people safe and equipment available.
Our Non-Negotiables
- Safety: Every person goes home unharmed, every day. Stop and fix unsafe work.
- Accountability: We do what we say, when we say we’ll do it.
- Respect: For people, the law, the environment, and our equipment.
- Excellence: We measure, we improve, we don’t accept “good enough”.
2. Role Purpose: General Engineering Supervisor (Inbye), D2
You are the legal 2.9.2 appointee accountable for engineering safety and availability in the Inbye section. You turn the weekly plan into executed work, legal compliance, and reliable machines. You lead artisans, manage contractors, and own the interface between Engineering and Mining so production targets are met safely and legally.
Success Definition
You succeed when: zero Section 54s due to engineering, PM compliance >95%, MTBF trends up, breakdown hours trend down, budget variance <3%, and every team member has a current development plan.
3. Detailed Key Performance Areas
3.1 Safety, Health, Environment & Legal Compliance
- Implement MHSA, Minerals Act, SANS, and Seriti codes of practice in the section.
- Approve and audit risk assessments, planned task observations, and permits to work.
- Manage flameproof and non-flameproof equipment registers: certification, inspection dates, repair control
- Lead incident investigations using ICAM/RCAT. Ensure corrective actions are closed within deadline.
- Control underground diesel bays: spillage control, fire suppression, ventilation, dip records, water traps.
- Conduct VFL interactions weekly. Coach behaviors, recognize safe acts, correct at-risk acts.
3.2 Reliability & Planned Maintenance Execution
Own the 7-day and 28-day plan for all Inbye equipment. Convert notifications to orders in SAP
Ensure quality of PM execution: sign-off checks, torque standards, oil cleanliness, laser alignment.
Drive defect elimination: “fix forever” not “fix fast”. Track top 5 repeat failures and kill them.
Manage condition monitoring: oil sampling, thermography, vibration on critical gearboxes and motors.
Control structural integrity: schedule NDT on feeder breaker frames, CM chassis, roofbolter booms.
3.3 Technical Leadership: Diesel, Hydraulics, Electrics
Set standards for diesel engine maintenance: injector pull tests, compression tests, exhaust gas analysis.
Own hydraulic cleanliness: ISO 4406 targets, filter change discipline, hose management, contamination control.
Maintain electrical compliance on flameproof enclosures: gap checks, bolt torque, cable gland integrity.
Curate drawing libraries: hydraulic schematics, electrical SLDs, structural drawings. Version controlled.
Support OEM interfaces: warranty claims, technical bulletins, software updates on machine PLCs.
3.4 People & Team Development
Span of control: ∼15-25 artisans, assistants, and specialists across mechanical, electrical, and auto.
Run daily toolbox talks, weekly safety topics, monthly team reviews.
Build competency matrices per person: gap analysis, training booked, assessments done.
Succession: identify 2IC and develop them through acting appointments and coaching.
Discipline: fair, consistent, documented. Use Seriti HR/IR processes.
3.5 Financial & Supply Chain Management
Compile zero-based budget for section: labour, spares, rebuilds, contractors, diesel, consumables.
Track cost per ton and cost per hour on major fleets. Report variances with actions.
Manage critical spares: set min/max/reorder, review MRP settings, bin accuracy >98%.
Control rebuild pipeline: remove, strip-and-quote, approve, expedite, receive, preserve.
Reduce total cost of ownership: challenge OEM prices, drive alternative approved parts, extend life.
3.6 Projects & Continuous Improvement
Provide engineering input into section layout changes, new equipment TMM trials, or power reticulation.
Lead small projects <$5m: scope, risk, schedule, commissioning, handover packs.
Drive 5S in workshops, oil stores, and underground tool containers.
Implement short interval control for breakdown response: respond, diagnose, resource, restore, review.
4. A Day in the Life: General Engineering Supervisor (Inbye)
05:30: Arrive. Review night shift log, breakdowns, and safety incidents. Check Ventilation and Gas reports.
06:00: Morning line-up with Mining Overseer. Align on production plan vs equipment status. Agree priority machines.
06:30: Engineering toolbox talk. Topic: flameproof enclosure checks. Assign teams, permits, and spares staging.
07:00: Travel inbye. First VFL at diesel bay. Check bunding, fire extinguishers, dip log, housekeeping. Coach attendant.
08:30: Inspect CM001 on breakdown. Support artisan with diagnostics. Decision: swap hydraulic pump from sub-assembly stock. Update SAP order.
10:00: Planned task observation on shuttle car cable reeling. Check isolation, test for dead, and lifting plan.
11:30: Surface for quick SAP session. Approve PRs, close notifications, update budget tracker. Call OEM on long-lead gearbox.
13:00: Lunch + admin. Review oil sample results. Flag water in final drive on SC002. Raise work order for seal replacement on next planned stop.
14:00: Development one-on-one with junior artisan. Review learning plan and book next training block.
15:00: Back inbye. Audit PM quality on roofbolter. Check torque on slew ring bolts, hose routing, accumulator pre-charge.
16:30: End-of-shift debrief. Capture work completed, carry-over jobs, and parts required. Hand over to afternoon shift foreman.
17:00: Update Superintendent. Key risks, parts, and plan for tomorrow. Leave site.
5. Equipment You Will Be Accountable For
Typical Inbye Fleet
- Continuous Miners: Joy 12HM36, Sandvik MB670. Key systems: cutter drums, traction, dust scrubbers, hydraulics.
- Shuttle Cars: Joy 10SC32, Fletcher. Cables, traction motors, pumps, steering, brakes.
- Roofbolters: Fletcher HDDR, Sandvik DS411. Drilling, bolting, hydraulics, automation.
- Feeder Breakers: Stamler BF14, McLanahan. Picks, chains, gearboxes, fluid couplings.
- Section Conveyors: Belts, drives, pulleys, take-ups, fire detection.
- Diesel Equipment: LHDs, UVs, personnel carriers. All flameproof with monitoring systems.
- Infrastructure: Pumps, substations, transformers, flameproof DBs, lighting, communication.
Key Technical Standards You Will Enforce
- SANS 60079 series for flameproof equipment.
- SANS 868 for diesel engines underground.
- OEM manuals for maintenance intervals and tolerances.
- Seriti Engineering Standards for lubrication, welding, and NDT.
6. Minimum Requirements – Detailed
6.1 Qualifications & Legal
- N4 Technical Certificate with recognised Trade Test as Millwright, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, or Fitter OR National Diploma OR B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- Current 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman appointment letter or ability to be appointed within 30 days.
Safety & Risk Management Course: SAMTRAC, COMSOC 1 & 2, or equivalent.
- Valid Code B driver’s license. Own transport advantageous due to shift work.
- Certificate of Fitness: Red ticket for underground, obtained from approved OMP.
6.2 Experience
- 4+ years as appointed 2.9.2 in underground coal or hard rock.
- Demonstrable history of managing diesel fleets in flameproof environments.
- Breakdown + planned maintenance mix. Not only projects or only operations.
- Managed teams >10 people including contractors.
6.3 Knowledge
- MHSA: Sections 2.9.2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 54, 55. DMR reporting requirements.
- BCEA: shift rosters, overtime, leave.
- Environmental: hydrocarbon management, water management.
- Technical: hydraulics to schematic level, diesel fuel systems, AC/DC control circuits, VSDs.
- Systems: SAP PM module, MM module. MS Office: Excel to pivot table level.
6.4 Competencies
- Leadership: Direct, coach, hold accountable
- Decision Making: Data-driven, risk-based, fast when needed
- Communication: Brief Mining clearly, write reports executives can use
- Resilience: Underground conditions, pressure, emergency response
Advantageous
- GCC Mines & Works
- SAP PM certification
- Experience with Joy/Sandvik/Fletcher control systems
- Formal root cause analysis training: 5-Why, Apollo, ICAM
- Project Management certificate
7. 12-Month Onboarding & Development Roadmap
Month 1: Legal appointments, area inductions, team introductions, equipment familiarisation, SAP access. Deliverable: Area Legal Compliance File 100%.
Month 2-3: Own PM plan. Close all overdue safety work orders. Baseline MTBF, MTTR, availability. Deliverable: 95% PM compliance.
Month 4-6: Defect elimination program live. Top 5 repeat failures engineered out. Budget tracking accurate. Deliverable: 10% reduction in breakdown hours vs baseline.
Month 7-9: Team competency plans active. All artisans assessed. Training booked. Deliverable: Zero skills gaps on safety-critical tasks.
Month 10-12: Lead one improvement project. Present to management. Deliverable: Measurable cost or availability gain signed off by Finance.
8. Remuneration, Benefits & Conditions
Package: Market-related D2 band. Includes base, 13th cheque, production bonus, scarcity allowance where applicable.
Benefits: Medical aid subsidy, pension/provident fund, life cover, funeral cover.
Leave: 21-26 days annual, plus shift cycle days off.
Other: PPE provided, laundry, underground allowance, study assistance per policy.
Conditions: Shift work, call-outs, standby roster. Must be able to work in confined, hot, humid, dusty conditions.
9. Our Recruitment Process – Step by Step
Step 1: Apply
- Submit ONE PDF containing: CV, ID, driver’s license, all qualifications, trade test, 2.9.2 letter, and certifications. All certifications <3 months old. Use Google Chrome and the Seriti portal: seritiza-employee.simplify.hr for internal applicants.
Step 2: Screen
- We check minimum criteria only. If you don’t meet it, we will not progress. No exceptions due to legal appointments.
Step 3: Interview
- Panel with Engineering Manager, HR, and Mining Rep. Expect technical questions: “Talk me through SANS 868 requirements for diesel logs” and behavioural: “Tell me about a time you stopped the section.”
Step 4: Assessments
- Medical, Dover, and possible technical trade test. Background checks: criminal, qualifications, references.
Step 5: Offer
- Offers align to Employment Equity targets and internal parity. We reserve the right not to appoint. Timelines: Shortlisting within 14 days of close. If no contact in 30 days, consider unsuccessful.
10. How to Make Your Application Strong
- CV Format: 3 pages max. Page 1: Summary, tickets, key stats. Page 2: Roles with outcomes: “Reduced SC breakdowns 30% by...”. Page 3: Education, training.
- Certification: Stamp every page. Commissioner of Oaths, SAPS, or Post Office.
- Cover Letter: 1 page. Address legal appointments, diesel experience, and safety record directly.
- SAP Numbers: If you have them, list key transaction codes you use: IW21, IW32, ME21N, MIGO. It signals proficiency.
11. Supportive Information: Legal & Technical FAQs
Q: What does 2.9.2 mean?
A: Under the MHSA, 2.9.2 is the appointment of a competent person to manage machinery. You are legally liable for safe operation and maintenance of equipment in your area.
Q: What is Inbye?
A: The working section of the mine, from the last through-road to the face. It contains the production fleet and is the highest risk area for gas, dust, and mobile equipment interaction.
Q: What drawings must I control?
A: All hydraulic, electrical, SLD, P&ID, and structural drawings for inbye equipment. You must ensure they match the installed plant and are available to artisans.
Q: What are the diesel log requirements?
A: Per SANS 868: daily pre-use checks, weekly by competent person, monthly by 2.13.1, 6-monthly dyno/exhaust gas, and annual strip and rebuild as required.
12. Employment Equity & POPIA Statement
Seriti is committed to Employment Equity. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
By applying, you consent to Seriti processing your personal information for recruitment. We will not share it outside the process. Unsuccessful data is destroyed per our retention policy and POPIA. Ready to Apply?
If you are a safety-driven, technically strong 2.9.2 Foreman who wants to lead from the front, submit your application by 22 April 2026. Quote NDC104/25GS.
