Electrical Maintenance Supervisor Emalahleni

Elchemie; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the E, M, I & CM teams, ensuring preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance runs efficiently. You will manage outages, safety compliance, and asset reliability at the Emalahleni/Witbank site.

The role requires MV qualification, N4 with electrical apprenticeship, and 3+ years in a similar supervisory position within heavy industry. A valid license and vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• N4 with electrical apprenticeship and Section 13 Trade Test.
• MV qualification mandatory.
• 3+ years in Maintenance Supervisor role in industrial environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient with SAP CMMS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise scheduling and coordination of maintenance team for PM/CM programs.
• Oversee predictive maintenance activities and ensure timely reporting/closure.
• Lead breakdown responses and RCA / FMECA analyses.
• Maintain asset registry and tagging within SAP CMMS.
• Uphold safety, compliance, and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Condition monitoring

Vibration analysis

RCA/FMECA

Team leadership

Education

N4 + Electrical apprenticeship

Section 13 Trade Test (Millwright/Electrician)

MV qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Primary Function – Maintenance Planning, Execution & Asset Reliability

• Provide supervisory management, scheduling, and coordination of the E, M, I & CM maintenance team regarding preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee predictive vibration analysis, IR thermography scanning, and equipment performance evaluations (motors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes) to ensure PM schedules and ad-hoc corrective actions are executed, reported, and closed out.
• Manage and attend to plant breakdowns promptly, prioritize emergency repairs, and facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCA / FMECA) to prevent repeat failures.
• Maintain and apply the computerized Maintenance Information System (SAP), ensuring all assets are clearly identified and controlled within the site Asset Register.

Primary Function – Team Leadership, Safety & Compliance

• Lead, supervise, train, and coordinate artisans and technical trade resources, applying sound human resource principles and performance management.
• Enforce strict compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Mine Health and Safety (MHS) Act regulations, site safety standards, and ISO system requirements.
• Oversee operational and safety procedures pertaining to maintenance activities, including the safe use of hand tools, electrical equipment, and safe Medium Voltage (MV) switching procedures.
• Ensure maintenance housekeeping and environmental safety standards are rigorously upheld at all times.

Secondary Function – Documentation, Sourcing & Stores Management

• Ensure prompt completion and submission of completed PM schedules, job cards, timesheets, and departmental documentation.
• Assist with the monitoring and compilation of detailed monthly reports on equipment condition, preventive/corrective work completed vs. outstanding, and contractual maintenance metrics.
• Assist with technical specifications, equipment sourcing, quality control on refurbished/repaired equipment, and tendering/implementation for new electrical, mechanical, and civil installations.
• Manage maintenance store inventory, ensuring specified, approved, and contractually required critical stock levels are maintained and safely stored.

What you’ll need

• Education & Trade: N4 qualification with a recognized Electrical apprenticeship and Section 13 Trade Test (Millwright or Electrician).
• Certifications: Mandatory Medium Voltage (MV) qualification and demonstrated MV switching experience.
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years’ proven experience in a Maintenance Supervisor capacity within an industrial water treatment plant, chemical processing, or heavy engineering plant environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong electrical troubleshooting acumen, condition monitoring expertise (vibration/IR), and practical application of Root Cause Analysis (RCA / FMECA) methods.
• Systems: Strong computer literacy (MS Office suite) and a proven track record working with computerized maintenance management systems (SAP preferred).
• Licensing & Transport: Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (essential).
• Compliance & Medical: Medically fit to pass mandatory site medical fitness assessments (capable of working at heights, confined spaces, and in plant environments involving noise, dust, and hazardous chemicals within legal exposure limits).
• Availability & Location: Residing in or willing to relocate to the Emalahleni / Witbank region, with the availability to fulfill standby duties after hours, weekend work, and provide regional support if required.

What is in it for you?

• Salary: R50,000 – R60,000 CTC per month (dependent on experience).
• Impact: Take supervisory and technical ownership of critical electro-mechanical infrastructure at a benchmark industrial water reclamation facility.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of an active site maintenance team.

A Few Things to Know

• This role is 100% plant-based on-site in the Emalahleni (Witbank) area, Mpumalanga.
• You will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.
• Success in this role requires a structured, decisive leader who can balance planned maintenance schedules with urgent breakdown repairs while maintaining absolute safety and compliance.

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