About the Role
We are seeking a technically skilled and commercially minded Technical Co-ordinator to join our Supply Chain team in Cape Town. This role plays a critical part in supporting marine and mining operations through the effective management of repairable equipment, technical procurement activities, supplier engagement, and inventory control. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and operational stakeholders to ensure the availability and integrity of critical equipment and spares.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to operational engineering teams to ensure the availability of critical spares and repairable equipment.
- Coordinate and manage the end-to-end repair process for equipment and rotable assets across Debmarine, DBGS, Venetia Mine and Namdeb operations.
- Receive, verify and process approved repair and procurement requisitions.
- Identify suitable suppliers and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
- Perform technical and commercial evaluations of supplier quotations in collaboration with end users.
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supplier agreements to deliver value and cost savings.
- Track and expedite orders to ensure delivery against agreed timelines.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance and pricing movements.
- Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
- Provide technical guidance to stakeholders regarding equipment failures, repairs and improvement opportunities.
- Analyse technical drawings, equipment reports and component failures to determine optimal repair solutions.
- Coordinate third-party quality inspections and support site health and safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate procurement, repair and inventory records while ensuring strong governance and controls.
- Qualified Artisan or equivalent technical qualification.
- Relevant experience in a mining and/or marine environment.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years' technical experience within a mining and/or marine environment.
Advantageous
- 3 to 5 years' procurement experience within a mining and/or marine environment.
- Experience managing equipment repairs, refurbishment processes and technical procurement activities.
- Knowledge of marine mining processes, material requirements, classification requirements and statutory marine regulations.
Knowledge and Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Working knowledge of SAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong technical and commercial acumen.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of customs processes and requirements.
- Strong governance and compliance focus.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and administration capability.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Key Behaviours
- Driving Performance: Focused on accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement while delivering results.
- Customer Orientation: Committed to delivering exceptional service and building trusted relationships.
- Impact and Influence: Able to effectively influence stakeholders and achieve positive business outcomes.
Our Values:
Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust– We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish
Show we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver
Closing date: 27 October 2026