GCC Engineer: Plant Reliability & Maintenance Lead

Humankind; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind in Gauteng seeks a GCC-certified Engineer (2.13.1 Appointee) to own the engineering and maintenance strategy for a critical processing operation, driving plant reliability, asset performance, and compliance with MHSA and OHSA.

You will lead maintenance planning, manage contractors, develop predictive programs and ensure safe, cost-efficient operations. A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and GCC are required, with at least 5 years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• GCC-certified engineer with relevant mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance planning and asset performance initiatives.
• Strong understanding of MHSA/OHSA compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the overall engineering and maintenance strategy.
• Ensure plant availability, reliability, and asset performance.
• Manage plant engineering assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop and enhance preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Drive maintenance planning, scheduling, shutdowns, and long-term asset planning.
• Oversee engineering projects from initiation through implementation.
• Manage contractors and external service providers.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with MHSA, OHSA, and relevant SANS standards.
• Establish systems that promote safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective operations.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

GCC (Government Certificate of Competency)

Job description

Humankind in Gauteng seeks a GCC-certified Engineer (2.13.1 Appointee) to own the engineering and maintenance strategy for a critical processing operation, driving plant reliability, asset performance, and compliance with MHSA and OHSA.

You will lead maintenance planning, manage contractors, develop predictive programs and ensure safe, cost-efficient operations. A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and GCC are required, with at least 5 years' relevant experience.