Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa (Pty) Zambia (Formerly trading as MTU Africa) has a new vacancy for a Site Supervisor to be positioned at the Lumwana Mine Site

Position: Site Supervisor  

Location: Lumwana Mine Site  

Employment Type: Full-time  

Reporting To: Country Manager- Zambia  

Application Deadline: 08 May 2026 

Please note: – Preference will be given to people who are residents in Lumwana Mine Area.

About Us  

Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa is a leading provider of integrated power solutions, supporting mining and industrial operations across Zambia. We are committed to operational excellence, safety, and empowering local talent.

Objective of Job:

• To maintain the fleet of engines/Rolls Royce Solutions Africa product located at Lumwana area based on the Value Care Agreement (VCA) with the customer and to manage the Rolls Royce Solutions Africa personnel on site to strengthen customer relationships and customer satisfaction.
• Assist the Manager appointed in terms of Section 3(1) of the MH in the carrying out of his duties and responsibilities within your area of responsibility as described in the Regulation 2.9.2 appointment letter in terms of MHSA.

Key Performance Areas & Duties

You will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• As a Supervisor on site you are responsible and accountable to manage the site in accordance with Rolls Royce Solutions Africa values that ensure satisfied customers in your area of responsibility.
• As a working Supervisor you will support your team with the maintenance tasks on the engines when required.
• Empower your team with the necessary tools and training and development opportunities that will ensure competent customer engagement.

The Supervisor On Site responsibilities shall inter alia include the following:

• Manage with your team on site a 24 (twenty-four) hour standby and call-out service on Rolls Royce Solutions Africa Engines (where needed) or shift work as contractual agreed with customer.
• Represent Rolls Royce Solutions Africa in a professional manner on site as well as after hours.

SHE (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality)

• The Supervisor shall ensure that MOS use all necessary safety equipment as required in the work environment
• To maintain his office, furniture, vehicles, stock, computers, lap-tops, tools, cellular phones and accounts etc. Keep it clean, tidy and in good working order at all times.
• The Supervisor shall be well presented as a proud member of Rolls Royce Power Systems.
• The Supervisor shall carry out all his duties in strict accordance with the MH (Mine Health and Safety ACT) and the Rolls Royce Solutions Africa quality standards, ISO 9001 standards and follow the procedural instructions drawn up by the factory and Rolls Royce Solutions Africa SA.
• ·Ensure that all SHEQ related requirements (works procedures, SOP’s, inspections, etc.) are in place and maintained.

Rolls Royce Solutions Africa is responsible for all maintenance in a VCA contract; the following tasks shall be carried out:

• Ensure correct maintenance of the Equipment to OEM Standards and Guidelines.
• Supervise preservice inspections of all the Equipment.
• Analyse parts consumption and trends to improve profitability and reliability.
• Assist with fault finding on the Equipment in order to keep it available for production.
• Analyze and audit reports relating to the engines (oil analyses, shift reports, ECM data) and take corrective action or report any findings outside Rolls Royce Solutions Africa scope of responsibility and suggest corrective actions to the customer in writing.
• Participate in all planning procedures related to engine maintenance.
• Track the progress and deliverables required from the Rolls Royce Solutions Africa  workshops when engines are sent in for repairs and/or QL4’s.
• Attend all relevant meetings and training.
• Adhering to the procedure related to the Rolls Royce Solutions Africa  sub store on site; ensure that all parts & stock removed are recorded, signed for and where applicable invoiced.
• Stock levels will be managed with the logistics department to ensure continuous stock availability on site with parts forecasting up to 12 months ahead.
• Maintain accurate records on time worked and submit all timesheets timely.
• Perform any duties and assume any responsibilities as may be agreed between the parties from time to time.

In cases where engines belonging to customer without contracts with Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa are to be services, the work shall be done strictly in accordance with the business rules

• The customer must have an account with Rolls Royce Solutions Africa SA.
• Work shall only be done if an order has been received.
• Proper field service report shall be done.
• All parts consumed shall be recorded.
• All hours worked shall be recorded.
• Distance travelled shall be recorded.
• All the above shall be signed off by the customer.
• All maintenance of equipment shall be done to OEM Standards and Guidelines.
• Response times to service the customer shall be quick and efficient.

Document engine related data: The Site Supervisor ensures that:

• Document all failures and movement of Rolls Royce Solutions Africa Engines.
• Document all engine service maintenance history.
• Documenting all parts consumed by MOS/Mine/Customer for engine fleet.

Stock control: The Site Supervisor ensures that:

• Compliance with audit requirements.
• Adequate stock levels.
• Effective stock control, labeling, warranties and core returns.
• Maintain an annual stock discrepancy of less than 0.2%.

Maintenance of information for VCA

Where a VCA is in place, the information required for the contract shall be recorded and distributed to the relevant officials as described to the relevant officials, as described in the VCA

• Site Supervisor shall maintain accurate records of the history of each item/activity/oil analyses of each engine or any other relevant data for future reference of the Rolls Royce Solutions Africa engine fleet as prescribed by the factory, Rolls Royce Solutions Africa  or customer.
• The reports shall include and are not limited to the following:

–   Rolls Royce Solutions Africa engine operating hours per month

–   Rolls Royce Solutions Africa engines availability

– Rolls Royce Solutions Africa engine reliability or mean time between failures (MTBF)

– Rolls Royce Solutions Africa engines fuel consumption figures

– Service information including schedule maintenance and corrective maintenance required to ensure availability and reliability of Rolls Royce Solutions Africa engines.

Communications Protocol

The Site Supervisor will ensure that the necessary protocol is followed by all MOS with their relevant contact persons about service schedules and ensure that no service shall be extended beyond the agreed period.

On Site Relations 

As the Site Supervisor you will ensure that Rolls Royce Solutions Africa employees on site shall take all possible steps to enhance the relationship between Rolls Royce Solutions Africa staff, the customer and the mine.

In the event you cannot resolve any disagreement you need to involve your immediate manager to assist.

General

You will direct contact between Rolls Royce Solutions Africa and the customer and as our representative, we fully rely on your integrity, support and reliability.

Competencies

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Qualified training Diesel Mechanic/ Millwright is an alternative requirement.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a technician and at least 3 years exposure to a supervisor role.
• All site Legal requirements will be an advantage and must be completed for site access or within the first six months:

–   A 2 (Risk assessment)

–   PUE training

–   RP License

–   Isolation lock out

–   Fire Fighting

–   First aid training

–   Legal Mine Health Safety training

–   Section 22 and 23 training.

·      OEM Requirements:

–   S4000 QL1 , QL2, QL3 Training

–   S2000 QL1 , QL2, QL3 Training

–   ADEC

–   DDEC

–   Rolls Royce Solutions Africa Core acceptance criteria

–   Stock management and monthly stock takes

–   Isolation lock out

–   Tribology

–   Basic Electrical drawing training

–   Failure analysis

–   Failure & Condition report writing

–   Soft people skills training

·      Computer literacy

–   Microsoft office package

–   Diasys

–   Detroit Diesel Diagnostic

Skills; knowledge and characteristics

• Effective communication skills.
• Highly develop teamwork skills.
• Able to lead a team of artisans and a site administrator.
• Ability to increase productivity by continuously improving methods and procedures.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Software Access

• Microsoft Office Package
• ESS
• RRPS Training
• Diasys
• ·Business Portal
• Detroit Diesel Diagnostic

 Why Join Us?  

– Opportunity to work with a global industry leader.

– Career growth in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

– Competitive remuneration and benefits.