We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Site Supervisor to lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on large-scale industrial and process plant projects across South Africa and the broader African region.

This is a leadership role responsible for managing commissioning teams, coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient plant start-up and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across multiple systems and disciplines
• Ensure equipment readiness, system completion, and handover in line with project milestones
• Develop, review, and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, and schedules
• Oversee commissioning teams, contractors, and vendors on-site
• Drive compliance with South African regulations, project specifications, and international standards
• Manage:
  • System walkdowns and punch listing
  • Mechanical completion and turnover processes
  • Functional testing and start-up activities
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation and corrective actions
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and performance to project leadership
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture aligned with South African HSE regulations
• Ensure strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act requirements
• Lead site safety initiatives, including:
  • Risk assessments and hazard identification
  • Permit-to-work systems
  • Toolbox talks and safety audits
• Empower teams to stop unsafe work immediately

Planning & Coordination

• Lead commissioning planning aligned with overall project schedules and milestones
• Coordinate mobilization of commissioning personnel, vendors, and specialist contractors
• Interface with Site Managers, clients, and regulatory authorities
• Ensure delivery targets for safety, quality, cost, and schedule are achieved

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation)
• Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in industrial or process plant environments
• At least 5 years in a senior commissioning or leadership role
• Strong experience in:
  • Pre-commissioning & commissioning execution
  • Large-scale EPC or brownfield/greenfield projects
  • Multidisciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation)
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Commissioning tools, procedures, and documentation
  • Engineering drawings (P&IDs, single-line diagrams, etc.)
  • HSE systems and risk management

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on projects within Africa or remote site environments
• Background in sectors such as:
  • Energy (oil & gas, renewables, power generation)
  • Mining & minerals processing
  • Petrochemical or heavy industry
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or eligibility to register

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• High level of accountability and decision-making ability
• Excellent stakeholder management (clients, contractors, regulators)
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced site environments

Languages

• English (required)
• Additional African or international languages are advantageous