Job Description

Ethekweni Refractories has an exciting opportunity in our Supervise Department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience based in Durban as a Refractory Supervisor. The successful candidate will report directly to the Project Manager.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Matric / N3 / Equivalent: Trade Related Qualification 5-8 Years Refractory Industry Workplace Experience Supervise Experience

Skills Required:

Qualified Refractory Mason Good Communication Skills Good Organisational Skills Good Supervisory Skills Good Problem-Solving Skills Can work in a Team and work independently Computer literate Good record keeping and management of company records and documentation

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Manage a Team

Receive and communicate instructions from management effectively to team members Ensure Company Policy and Procedures are always adhered to with safety being our highest priority. Staff Induction Allocation as per site requirements and internal SHEQ requirements. Select and Identification of Labour requirements as per project allocations Identify & Select team members for training and development. Lead by example. Monitor and motivate team. Develop and Coash team.

2. Manage SHEQ Requirements on Site:

Conduct and records Toolbox Talks. Implementation of PPE identification as per site requirements and rules. Hazard and risk identification with safety being the highest priority. All site required documentation is completed and submitted accordingly. Communicate Safety requirements change daily ensuring implementation to team members. Provide support in creating risk assessments. Report all accidents and incidents to safety officers and manager. Ensure that all controls are implemented as per risk assessment & identification of deviations with corrective actions. Perform scheduled task observations according to the plan. Ensure adherence to all established rules, procedures, and standards.

3. Manage and Monitor Quality Control:

Recognise quality risks in alignment with the QCP and risk assessment. Verify that all controls are effectively implemented. Examine relevant quality control aspects in accordance with the QCP. Detect non-conformances, address them, and report to manager accordingly. Ensure all documentation is completed as specified in the QCP and risk assessment. Maintain accurate records as outlined in the QCP and risk assessment. Approve hold points and final inspection stages. Confirm that equipment and materials are stored and maintained to achieve the desired outcomes. Guarantee the traceability of materials and equipment. Verify that inspection equipment is calibrated or validated to the required standards and maintain records. Report all customer complaints to the appropriate manager and implement corrective actions as needed.

4. Administrative Duties:

Attend Morning and Scheduled meeting. Attend Site Meetings. Follow the reporting systems to management by submitting monthly & weekly reports. Manage site required documentation.

5. Housekeeping Duties:

Manage and Control Wastage of Materials Manage and Control allocated Equipment on site Return signed out equipment to storeman for inspection. Make sure waste is disposed of properly and in compliance with legal requirements. Monitor and Report Faulty Equipment to storeman. Ensure Working area is tidy, and all equipment and material are properly organised.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Ethekweni Refractories Employment Equity plan. Ethekweni Refractories reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Ethekweni Refractories is POPIA compliant.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 2025/03/01