Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Health insurance

Provident fund contributions

Technical training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team responsible for critical electrical assets across the plant.

The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and executing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, with hands-on leadership in fault diagnosis, performance optimization, and safety compliance. Shift flexibility expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a relevant trade certificate and Wireman's License.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in industrial electrical maintenance, with supervisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of high/low voltage systems, VSDs, PLCs and control systems.
• Experience with thermography and vibration analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electricians and technicians to perform electrical maintenance tasks.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of motors, generators, switchgear, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards in all activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance records.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety inspections with the team.
• Collaborate with engineering on equipment upgrades and capital projects.
• Mentor junior staff to build capabilities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Trade certificate (NQF Level 3/4) / Wireman's License

Tools

Thermography

Vibration analysis

PLC debugging

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major industrial facility in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal , is seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead their electrical maintenance team. This role is critical for ensuring the continuous and safe operation of all electrical systems and equipment within the plant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in industrial electrical maintenance, combined with proven supervisory experience. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing all preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for electrical assets, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. This position requires a hands‑on approach, leadership in troubleshooting complex electrical issues, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. You will work closely with operations and engineering departments to support plant reliability and efficiency goals. This is an essential role for maintaining the operational integrity of a key industrial site in the region. The focus is on robust maintenance practices and proactive problem‑solving to ensure asset longevity.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of electricians and technicians in performing electrical maintenance tasks.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment.
• Oversee the troubleshooting and repair of complex electrical systems, including motors, generators, switchgear, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with safety regulations, company policies, and best practices.
• Manage spare parts inventory for electrical components and equipment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks with the maintenance team.
• Review and approve maintenance work orders and ensure timely completion and accurate record‑keeping.
• Collaborate with the engineering department on equipment upgrades, modifications, and capital projects.
• Train and mentor junior maintenance staff to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with a relevant trade certificate (e.g., NQF Level 3/4, Wireman's License).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including high and low voltage equipment, VSDs, PLCs, and industrial control systems.
• Proven experience with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques (e.g., thermography, vibration analysis).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of relevant South African electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to work shifts and respond to emergency call‑outs as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage.
• Contributions to a provident fund.
• Opportunities for further technical training and certifications.
• A stable and challenging role within a key industrial hub in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal .