Hybrid Maintenance Engineer: Plant Reliability & Upkeep

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliability of plant equipment. The role combines on-site technical work with remote planning and analysis to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic issues, manage spares, and oversee contractors. A Diploma or degree in mechanical/electrical engineering and 3–5 years of experience are required, with CMMS

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in CMMS software.
• Strong reading of technical drawings and schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Oversee external contractors during maintenance.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and costs.
• Support continuous improvement for equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime.
• Assist installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

CMMS

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

National Diploma or Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliability of plant equipment. The role combines on-site technical work with remote planning and analysis to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic issues, manage spares, and oversee contractors. A Diploma or degree in mechanical/electrical engineering and 3–5 years of experience are required, with CMMS