Hybrid Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Lead Industrial Systems

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonus

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Company vehicle/ travel allowance

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance of industrial electrical systems, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role blends hands-on work with leadership, developing robust maintenance strategies, mentoring technicians, and collaborating with engineering to improve equipment performance, while balancing office and site duties in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or N6 qualification in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in electrical maintenance in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of motor control, power distribution, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Experience developing maintenance strategies and leading teams.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with contractor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults with minimal downtime.
• Lead and mentor electrical technicians and artisans.
• Inspect and audit electrical installations for safety compliance.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to optimize performance.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures.
• Manage maintenance budgets and resources.
• Stay updated with advancements in electrical maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / N6

Tools

RCM strategies

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance of industrial electrical systems, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role blends hands-on work with leadership, developing robust maintenance strategies, mentoring technicians, and collaborating with engineering to improve equipment performance, while balancing office and site duties in a hybrid setup.