Overview: The Site Manager will oversee the on-site delivery of maintenance and repair services for heavy mining and mobile equipment. The role is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, leading the site team, managing safety and spare-parts requirements, and maintaining effective communication with operational stakeholders. The objective is to support safe, reliable equipment performance and minimise downtime. Responsibilities: Lead on-site maintenance and repair operations, including work planning, staffing and resource allocation. Monitor service requirements, operational risks and delivery priorities, resolving issues promptly. Prioritise planned maintenance and breakdown repairs in line with site operating requirements. Coordinate preventive maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and emergency repairs to improve equipment availability. Review downtime, recurring failures and repair quality; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Track operating hours, component condition and maintenance history, and support overhaul and rebuild planning. Manage the maintenance team, including rosters, shift handovers, attendance and emergency coverage. Provide technical guidance, coaching and performance feedback to strengthen team capability. Implement site safety requirements through briefings, risk assessments, inspections and corrective actions. Ensure compliance with isolation procedures, permits to work, PPE requirements and other high-risk work controls. Report incidents and near misses, coordinate investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed. Coordinate critical spare parts, tyres, consumables, tools and diagnostic equipment to reduce downtime. Act as the main on-site coordination point for operational, maintenance, safety and stores stakeholders. Prepare regular reports on equipment availability, maintenance progress, downtime, parts risks and improvement actions. Monitor labour, overtime, parts and maintenance costs while maintaining safety and repair quality. Ensure work orders, time records, maintenance histories and material records are complete and accurate. Minimum Requirements: Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline; relevant trade qualifications with substantial practical experience may also be considered. At least 5 years’ experience maintaining mining equipment, heavy vehicles or construction machinery. At least 2 years’ experience leading a site team or maintenance workshop. Sound knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, drivetrains and vehicle electrical systems. Experience in preventive maintenance, maintenance planning, equipment availability management and spare-parts inventory control. Strong commitment to site safety, risk assessment and corrective-action implementation. Professional English communication skills and the ability to prepare operational reports. Strong leadership, coordination, client-facing communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Excel and other office applications; experience with a maintenance management system (CMMS) is advantageous. Willingness to work on a long-term mine-site assignment and assist with emergency coordination when required. Advantageous: Experience on mining projects in South Africa or internationally. Familiarity with surface mining equipment from major manufacturers. Experience coordinating multicultural technical teams or working with international equipment suppliers. Experience managing maintenance contracts and improving equipment availability or reducing recurring failures.