Maintenance Manager Electrical/Electronics at Dawning Truth

Dawning Truth Recruitment; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1 400 000 - 1 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Vereeniging seeks a Maintenance Manager for their electrical and electronics division. The ideal candidate will lead a skilled team, ensuring high plant availability through effective maintenance strategies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting systems, designing power distribution, and ensuring legal compliance. This permanent role offers an independent work culture and the chance to make a significant impact in a top-tier company.

Benefits

Independent work culture

Industry leader

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in HT/LT Reticulation and Electrical Maintenance.
• 3 years experience in Instrumentation and Closed-Loop Control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot light and heavy current systems.
• Lead maintenance team for planned shutdowns and compliance.

Skills

Maintenance

Analytical

Decision Making

Education

B.Eng / BTech / NDip in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

SCADA

HT/LT Systems

PLC

Job description

*** Maintenance Manager Electrical/Electronics ***

Top Manufacturing (Steel Products) firm seeks Maintenance Manager Electrical/Electronics.

Lead a technically advanced electrical, electronics and instrumentation maintenance division in a high-voltage, wire manufacturing plant..

Non-Negotiables (We will check):

• BEE: Strong preference for BEE candidates

• 5 years HT/LT Reticulation, Heavy & Light Current Systems, Electrical Maintenance, Manufacturing Plant

• 3 years Instrumentation, Closed-Loop Control, pH/Temp/Conductivity Sensors, SCADA (RSView32)
• 3 years High Voltage Switchgear, Transformer Protection, Relay Coordination, Power Distribution
• 3 years Leading Artisans, Foremen, Technicians, Team Performance, Maintenance Scheduling
• Technically assertive; confident decision-maker; leads skilled teams with authority
• Hands-on, accountable, applies theory with practical judgement under pressure

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the Manufacturing (Steel Products) sector. All duties would take place in this context.

• Maintain and troubleshoot light current systems, including PLCs, SCADA (RSView32), HMIs, field instrumentation, and UPS systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot heavy current infrastructure, including HT/LT switchgear, transformers, relays, soft starters, and motor protection systems
• Design and sign off LT and HT reticulation, including layouts, voltage drop calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination, and field distribution
• Oversee instrumentation and process control systems, including closed-loop setups with temperature, pH, and conductivity sensors, nitrogen wiping tech, and boiler safety circuits
• Lead maintenance team for planned shutdowns, corrective repairs, legal compliance (OSHACT, SANS 10142), and ISO 9001 documentation

Key Job Deliverables:

• To ensure plant availability by executing predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance across electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems
• To design and sign off compliant HT and LT power distribution systems, including protection design and cable sizing
• To lead and coordinate a multi-skilled maintenance team to deliver high-performance outcomes, ensure legal compliance, and manage plant-wide shutdowns

Qualifications & Background work experience:

• B.Eng / BTech / NDip in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

• HT/LT system maintenance, SCADA-controlled operations, electrical reticulation design in high-voltage manufacturing plants

• Setup of RSView32 SCADA, maintenance of pH and conductivity meters, calibration of temperature sensors in galvanising lines
• Operation of Hawker Siddeley switchgear, transformer selection and protection, fault analysis and relay coordination
• Managing shift teams of artisans and foremen, scheduling shutdowns, overseeing repairs, driving uptime and performance
• Advantageous: Wireman's license (Yellow - 3-phase installation)

Personality Summary:

• High Analytical - Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
• Moderate Driver - Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.
• Moderate Administrative - Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

Benefits of this Role:

• Independent work culture
• Industry leader
• You can make your mark here

Reports to: General Manager Manufacturing
Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R1,400K to R1,650K per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: j839

Jobs like this don't come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

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** Common questions (Please Read) **

1. Is the role current?
   Yes

2. How do I apply for the job?
   Email your CV to [Email Address Removed]
   We don't take faxes or walk ins.

3. How do I know if you got my CV?
   We will send a standard confirmation response to all CVs received. If you do not receive our response, first check your spam folder or resend your CV.
   If there is still an issue with sending your CV, please WhatsApp: [Phone Number Removed];. (WhatsApp please, don't call we can't assist telephonically)

4. I don't see your email address or the email address bounces?
   Apply through the career portal you saw the ad on. They will email your CV to us.

5. I'm not suited to this role, but I want to be on your database.
   Send your CV to [Email Address Removed]

6. Do you offer internships?
   No.

7. I want to try and circumvent your process?
   Bad idea. Your CV will most likely be lost and you will most likely be forgotten about (we talk to too many people to remember them all). Also your CV will not be added to our database for future roles. So you will probably end up not even being considered for the role.

We don't play favourites. All CVs are responded to. We want the most suitable people for the job. If you are good, we will take notice and contact you for an interview.

Jobs like this don't come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

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Desired Skills:

• Maintenance

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years