EMS Specialist

sulzer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension/Provident Fund

Life and disability cover

Professional development and training

Employee wellness programmes

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an experienced EMS Supervisor to lead our Elandsfontein workshop, supervising a team of employees and contractors to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality repair, refurbishment, assembly and testing of mechanical equipment, especially gearboxes.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, technical proficiency, strong safety focus and the ability to drive continuous improvement while delivering exceptional service to customers.

Qualifications

• Progressive supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop or engineering environment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage workshop activities to meet timelines.
• Supervise gearbox overhaul, refurbishment, repair, assembly and testing per OEM specs.
• Attend to breakdowns and repair requests.
• Promote safety through toolbox talks and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, procedures, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Manage inventory of components, consumables, bearings, seals and lubricants.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of workshop equipment and instruments.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, OEMs and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Planning & organisational

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Cost awareness

Education

National Diploma or equivalent technical qualification

Millwright or Fitter & Turner qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven EMS Supervisor to lead our workshop operations in Elandsfontein. Reporting to the EMS Service Centre Manager, you will be responsible for supervising a team of employees and contractors while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality repair, refurbishment, assembly, and testing of mechanical equipment, particularly gearboxes.

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong leader with a passion for operational excellence, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage workshop activities to ensure work is completed within agreed timelines.
• Supervise gearbox overhaul, refurbishment, repair, assembly, and testing activities in accordance with OEM specifications and engineering standards.
• Attend to breakdowns and repair requests.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through behavioural safety initiatives and toolbox talks.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, repair procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Manage inventory of critical components, consumables, bearings, seals, and lubricants.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, and certification of workshop equipment and measuring instruments.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders on technical matters and project execution.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright or Fitter & Turner.
• National Diploma or equivalent technical qualification.
• Valid driver's licence.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years' progressive supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop or engineering environment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and SAP.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control mindset.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and customer service skills.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on supervisor with strong technical expertise, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to lead teams effectively while delivering exceptional service to our customers. You should be capable of analyzing engineering drawings, understanding engineering tolerances, and driving continuous improvement within the workshop

What we offer you

• Medical aid
• Pension/Provident Fund
• Life and disability cover
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programmes

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.