Hybrid Maintenance Supervisor - Lead Industrial Tech Team

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a motivated Maintenance Supervisor to lead the technical team in Klerksdorp, overseeing maintenance operations, installations, and upkeep of industrial equipment and facilities. The role blends on-site leadership with remote administrative tasks to drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the maintenance department.

You will supervise daily activities, develop preventive schedules, oversee commissioning, inspect sites for hazards, manage spare parts, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within industrial maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems relevant to industrial operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with maintenance management software and inventory control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance on-site operational needs with remote planning and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all plant machinery and facility systems.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate procurement of necessary maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance staff, fostering a culture of skill development and problem-solving.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Control systems

Reading drawings/blueprints

Maintenance software

Inventory control

Leadership & communication

Tools

Maintenance management software

Blueprints/SCADA diagrams

Job description

Placements24 seeks a motivated Maintenance Supervisor to lead the technical team in Klerksdorp, overseeing maintenance operations, installations, and upkeep of industrial equipment and facilities. The role blends on-site leadership with remote administrative tasks to drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the maintenance department.

You will supervise daily activities, develop preventive schedules, oversee commissioning, inspect sites for hazards, manage spare parts, and