Maintenance Engineer (Steel Manufacturing)

HR Talent Partner SA; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing the maintenance team, ensuring equipment uptime, and managing artisan performance. You will be responsible for continuous improvement and innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-respected company in the steel manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in steel manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical machines and fault-finding capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance team and ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Analyze data to identify solutions and enhance production efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Team Management

Fault Finding

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Senior Certificate / Grade 12

B. TECH Mechanical

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Steel Manufacturing) – Stikland, Cape Town

A well-established Manufacturing Engineering company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Position Requirements:

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• B. TECH Mechanical
• Own reliable transport
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in steel manufacturing is beneficial
• Proven track record of managing artisans

Position Responsibilities:

• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly KPAs, including equipment uptime, artisan performance, machine fault finding, scheduled maintenance, safety compliance, costs control, vendor management, asset management, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance team, assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Motivate and empower team members for organizational improvements.
• Analyze data to identify solutions and generate innovative ideas for process enhancement.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and overall production efficiency.
• Develop strategies aligned with organizational goals, plan activities, and manage time effectively.
• Work productively under stress, control emotions, and handle criticism constructively.
• Train maintenance staff on safe procedures, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.

Attributes:

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical machines
• Ability to interpret production data
• Advanced mathematical and managerial skills
• Focus on quality, speed, and cost-effective production
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Adaptability, safety awareness, and project management skills
• Fault-finding and technical capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Applying for Position:

• Open only to South African citizens