GMR 2 – Mechanical Maintenance Leader (Steel Plant)

Midvaal Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturing plant in the Cape Town region is seeking a GMR 2 Mechanical Maintenance Leader with extensive experience in heavy industry. The successful candidate will manage the mechanical maintenance team, oversee maintenance programmes, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering background and 20–25 years of hardcore mechanical maintenance experience. Strong leadership skills and a deep knowledge of mechanical systems are essential. The application requires sending a detailed CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 20–25 years of proven experience in hardcore mechanical maintenance within steel plants or heavy-industry environments.
• Currently in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong HSE knowledge – LOTO, permit-to-work, mechanical safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the mechanical maintenance team to meet production and plant-reliability targets.
• Oversee preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare-parts inventory and contractors.
• Prepare and present maintenance performance reports to management.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Leadership

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems

Excellent interpersonal skills

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Mechanical Engineering Diploma/Degree

Tools

CMMS/SAP

Job description

Job Title: GMR 2 – Mechanical Maintenance Leader (Steel Plant)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference: MID605
Urgency: URGENT POSITION – Immediate Applications Required
Reports to: Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager
Department: Mechanical Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

A leading steel manufacturing plant in the Cape Town region is seeking an experienced GMR 2 Mechanical Maintenance Leader. The company operates in a heavy industrial steel production environment and requires a highly skilled leader with deep mechanical engineering and plant‑maintenance experience.

Role Purpose

The GMR 2 Mechanical Maintenance Leader will drive mechanical maintenance operations across the plant. This senior role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in heavy industry, and a proven ability to ensure maximum reliability and uptime of mechanical assets within a steel manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the mechanical maintenance team to meet production and plant‑reliability targets.
• Oversee and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and maximize output.
• Conduct and supervise inspections, RCAs (root‑cause analysis) and corrective maintenance actions.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare‑parts inventory and contractors.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations, LOTO procedures and safe‑working standards.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and 5S standards in mechanical workshops.
• Prepare and present maintenance performance reports to management.
• Support major shutdowns, overhauls and mechanical project upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, electrical maintenance and production teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering background (Diploma/Degree) OR extensive mechanical trade experience with strong engineering competency.
• 20–25 years proven experience in hard‑core mechanical maintenance within steel plants or heavy‑industry environments.
• Currently in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems (gearboxes, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, cranes, rollers, etc.).
• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, predictive maintenance and RCAs.
• Strong HSE knowledge – LOTO, permit‑to‑work, mechanical safety.
• CMMS/SAP experience advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership ability and decision‑making under pressure.

Kindly send detailed CV, Certificates, and ID copy to [e-mail]

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