Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team, oversee electrical systems, plan and schedule activities, and ensure safe operations across facilities.

The ideal candidate is a qualified electrician with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment, PLCs, and safety codes; leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with extensive industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in a supervisory/leadership role within a maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including high-voltage equipment, PLCs, and control systems.
• Excellent understanding of electrical safety codes and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and ensure timely completion of tasks in Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of electrical maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance programs for electrical systems.
• Plan and schedule electrical maintenance work with efficient resource allocation.
• Oversee installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment and machinery.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Planning & scheduling

Mentoring

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician)

Tools

PLC systems

High-voltage systems

SCADA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and lead their electrical maintenance team in Nelspruit . This role is critical for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all electrical systems and equipment within their facilities. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance activities, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for a seasoned electrician to manage operations and drive best practices in the Nelspruit industrial landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of electrical maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance programs for electrical systems.
• Plan and schedule electrical maintenance work, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Oversee the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment and machinery.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance in all electrical operations.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including high-voltage equipment, PLCs, and control systems.
• Excellent understanding of electrical safety codes and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and ensure timely completion of tasks in Nelspruit .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a key industrial sector.
• Manage critical electrical infrastructure in Nelspruit .