Electrical Engineer – Global Plant Maintenance Leader

Sappi; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Market leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sappi is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide maintenance and engineering support to maximize plant production and availability while complying with safety standards. The role covers leadership, planning, audits, and cost control in a heavy industrial environment.

You will work within a global organisation with opportunities for development, travel, and exposure to SAP maintenance processes. A strong maintenance background and leadership ability are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• First line management development program or relevant management qualification is advantageous.
• 2 to 8 years’ maintenance experience within a heavy industrial environment.
• Proven SAP knowledge is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience leading or supervising a technical/maintenance team is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Enforce SHEQ policies, work permits, ISO standards, Safe Work Procedures, and Critical Task Analyses.
• Provide continuous SHEQ guidance, conduct routine inspections and educate the team on standards.
• Implement maintenance standards and drive legal compliance for electrical installations.
• Lead RCA on plant failures and execute fast-response breakdown repairs to maximize uptime.
• Oversee SAP Maintenance reporting, vendor management, and plant modifications.
• Participate in 5-year capital planning and manage capex projects on time and budget.
• Provide regular feedback on plant performance and cost management.
• Coach and develop the maintenance team to build predictive maintenance skills.
• Maintain effective communication with internal/external suppliers and customers.

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sappi is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide maintenance and engineering support to maximize plant production and availability while complying with safety standards. The role covers leadership, planning, audits, and cost control in a heavy industrial environment.

You will work within a global organisation with opportunities for development, travel, and exposure to SAP maintenance processes. A strong maintenance background and leadership ability are essential.