Lead Maintenance Supervisor, Heavy Industrial Equipment

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee site maintenance at a heavy industrial facility in Polokwane. You will lead a team of technicians, implement preventive maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operations of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance with 2+ years in supervision, strong leadership, and a safety-first approach. You will coordinate with production to minimize downtime and manage spare parts effectively.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or trade certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in maintenance with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy industrial machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team, assigning tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all heavy industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on various machinery.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment to identify potential issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure timely procurement of components.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history.
• Train and mentor junior maintenance technicians, fostering skill development.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety orientation

Education

Technical qualification or trade certificate in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee site maintenance at a heavy industrial facility in Polokwane. You will lead a team of technicians, implement preventive maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operations of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance with 2+ years in supervision, strong leadership, and a safety-first approach. You will coordinate with production to minimize downtime and manage spare parts effectively.