External Customer Sales Consultant - Northern Cape

Headhunters; Beaufort West; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a global leader in Industrial and Engineering Supplies seeking an experienced external maintenance specialist to drive electro‑mechanical maintenance across sites in South Africa. The role requires a minimum of 5 years on large electrical/mechanical installations and a strong electrical background with SCADA/PLC familiarity.

You will manage maintenance planning, spares, and contractor relations while ensuring MHSA/OHSA compliance and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright with completed apprenticeship.
• Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright (Electro-Mechanician).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience maintaining large electrical and mechanical installations.
• Strong electrical background with the ability to troubleshoot accurately and efficiently.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with SCADA and PLC control systems will be advantageous.
• Experience with field control instrumentation will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance principles.
• Extensive knowledge of centrifugal pumps, including slurry and clean-water applications.
• Strong understanding of positive displacement pumps, including diaphragm, screw, and peristaltic pumps.
• Knowledge of pump alignment, fault diagnosis, vibration causes, and bearing failures.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and soft starters, including setup, fault finding, and parameter verification.
• Basic instrumentation knowledge, including pH, ORP, and conductivity probes, calibration, and fault finding.
• Electrical fault-finding experience on low-voltage systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and mechanical schematics.
• Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of lubrication systems and practices.
• Sound understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and/or Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in South Africa.
• Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure effective application and adherence to the Computerised Maintenance Management System (MaintainX).
• Ensure all plant assets are clearly identified, marked, and controlled through an accurate Asset Register.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly and prioritise maintenance jobs according to operational requirements.
• Plan and perform routine servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment in a professional and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with planned maintenance schedules and maintenance windows.
• Monitor and report on the condition and performance of electro-mechanical plant equipment.
• Ensure adherence to predictive and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Manage and coordinate the maintenance team and ensure effective utilisation of available resources.
• Implement and manage artisan standby rosters, overtime, leave schedules, and skills development programmes.
• Enforce appropriate discipline in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks with the maintenance team.
• Conduct regular maintenance forward planning and lead weekly maintenance meetings.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports as required.
• Assist with hands-on maintenance activities during non-high-risk work.
• Oversee high-risk maintenance activities during weekends and after hours when required.
• Assist with contractor management for maintenance-related activities on site.
• Monitor contractor performance and service-level agreements.
• Assist with the coordination and escorting of filter press and lime delivery trucks when required.
• Assist with specifications, sourcing, quality control, refurbishment, and repair of equipment.
• Assist with pricing, tendering, and implementation of new electrical, mechanical, and civil installations.
• Manage maintenance spares and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure approved and contractually required maintenance spares are available when needed.
• Apply sound human resource, administration, and control procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company, client, MHSA/OHSA, and applicable ISO requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health, and safety.
• Take responsibility for applicable legal safety appointments in accordance with MHSA/OHSA requirements.
• Participate in client safety meetings and ensure safety files are maintained.
• Ensure statutory inspections are completed as required.
• Apply lock-out/tag-out procedures in accordance with company requirements.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or 5 Why investigations to identify the causes of recurring problems.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Control, analyse, and maintain accurate CMMS information and use the data as a management tool.
• Liaise with client representatives to coordinate maintenance activities and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain professional client relationships.
• Provide effective feedback and reporting to management and clients.
• Develop practical, cost-effective solutions during breakdown situations.
• Mentor and guide junior artisans and contribute to skills development.
• Maintain a solution-focused and continuous-improvement approach.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Perform standby duties and work extended hours when operational requirements dictate.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

SCADA/PLC experience

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance MHSA/OHSA

Team coordination

Education

Millwright apprenticeship

Section 13/26D Trade Test

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

P&IDs & electrical drawings

Job description

Our client, a global leader in the Industrial and Engineering Supplies industry, is seeking a passionate and driven External Customer Sales Consultant to join their team and drive sales across various areas in the Northern Cape.

This is an awesome career opportunity!

Requirements

• Qualified Millwright with completed apprenticeship or equivalent apprenticeship training.
• Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright (Electro-Mechanician).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience maintaining large electrical and mechanical installations.
• Strong electrical background with the ability to troubleshoot accurately and efficiently.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with SCADA and PLC control systems will be advantageous.
• Experience with field control instrumentation will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance principles.
• Extensive knowledge of centrifugal pumps, including slurry and clean-water applications.
• Strong understanding of positive displacement pumps, including diaphragm, screw, and peristaltic pumps.
• Knowledge of pump alignment, fault diagnosis, vibration causes, and bearing failures.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and soft starters, including setup, fault finding, and parameter verification.
• Basic instrumentation knowledge, including pH, ORP, and conductivity probes, calibration, and fault finding.
• Electrical fault-finding experience on low-voltage systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and mechanical schematics.
• Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of lubrication systems and practices.
• Sound understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and/or Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in South Africa.
• Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure effective application and adherence to the Computerised Maintenance Management System (MaintainX).
• Ensure all plant assets are clearly identified, marked, and controlled through an accurate Asset Register.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly and prioritise maintenance jobs according to operational requirements.
• Plan and perform routine servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment in a professional and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with planned maintenance schedules and maintenance windows.
• Monitor and report on the condition and performance of electro-mechanical plant equipment.
• Ensure adherence to predictive and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Manage and coordinate the maintenance team and ensure effective utilisation of available resources.
• Implement and manage artisan standby rosters, overtime, leave schedules, and skills development programmes.
• Enforce appropriate discipline in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks with the maintenance team.
• Conduct regular maintenance forward planning and lead weekly maintenance meetings.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports as required.
• Assist with hands-on maintenance activities during non-high-risk work.
• Oversee high-risk maintenance activities during weekends and after hours when required.
• Assist with contractor management for maintenance-related activities on site.
• Monitor contractor performance and service-level agreements.
• Assist with the coordination and escorting of filter press and lime delivery trucks when required.
• Assist with specifications, sourcing, quality control, refurbishment, and repair of equipment.
• Assist with pricing, tendering, and implementation of new electrical, mechanical, and civil installations.
• Manage maintenance spares and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure approved and contractually required maintenance spares are available when needed.
• Apply sound human resource, administration, and control procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company, client, MHSA/OHSA, and applicable ISO requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health, and safety.
• Take responsibility for applicable legal safety appointments in accordance with MHSA/OHSA requirements.
• Participate in client safety meetings and ensure safety files are maintained.
• Ensure statutory inspections are completed as required.
• Apply lock-out/tag-out procedures in accordance with company requirements.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or 5 Why investigations to identify the causes of recurring problems.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Control, analyse, and maintain accurate CMMS information and use the data as a management tool.
• Liaise with client representatives to coordinate maintenance activities and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain professional client relationships.
• Provide effective feedback and reporting to management and clients.
• Develop practical, cost-effective solutions during breakdown situations.
• Mentor and guide junior artisans and contribute to skills development.
• Maintain a solution-focused and continuous-improvement approach.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Perform standby duties and work extended hours when operational requirements dictate.