Equipment Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Techs, Uptime

Watershed Consulting; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Watershed Consulting is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead a maintenance team, oversee preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and manage day-to-day technician activities to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, a solid understanding of industrial maintenance, and a commitment to safety and productivity on-site.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial equipment maintenance with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to health, safety and high standards of work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of maintenance technicians and assign tasks.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for production equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues.
• Oversee repairs with minimal production disruption.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, utilizing CMMS.
• Train and mentor junior technicians to follow best practices.
• Coordinate with production managers to schedule maintenance with minimal output impact.
• Conduct regular inspections and implement proactive solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Watershed Consulting is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead a maintenance team, oversee preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and manage day-to-day technician activities to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, a solid understanding of industrial maintenance, and a commitment to safety and productivity on-site.