Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

University of Fort Hare; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Vereeniging facility. You will oversee plant equipment, perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding, and reduce downtime through proactive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in a similar role, an N4 qualification, and aTrade Certificate is advantageous. The role involves PLC checks, MCC troubleshooting, and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in a similar role.
• N4 Qualification.
• Trade Certificate will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of plant equipment and identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and equipment servicing to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults, including motors, contactors, relays, overloads, sensors and other control components.
• Maintain and repair mechanical components such as bearings, shafts, pulleys, chains, couplings and drive systems.
• Assist with PLC panel checks, MCC troubleshooting, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance, and equipment alignment inspections.
• Develop knowledge of plant equipment and processes, including material handling and utility systems.
• Accurately record inspections, breakdowns, repairs, spare parts usage, and maintenance activities using Asset Pool system.
• Support production by responding promptly to maintenance issues and communicating equipment reliability concerns.
• Adhere to safety requirements, including lock-out/isolation procedures and PPE usage.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance experience

Independent worker

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

N4 Qualification

Trade Certificate

Job description

University of Fort Hare is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Vereeniging facility. You will oversee plant equipment, perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding, and reduce downtime through proactive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in a similar role, an N4 qualification, and aTrade Certificate is advantageous. The role involves PLC checks, MCC troubleshooting, and strict safety adherence.