Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and life insurance

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to join the operations team in Tembisa. You will plan, execute, and oversee preventive and reactive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime, with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.

This hybrid role blends on-site execution with remote planning and reporting, requiring strong CMMS experience, interpretation of drawings, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime and optimize plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial maintenance or similar role.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Experience with CMMS is advantageous.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for plant machinery and infrastructure.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to pre-empt failures.
• Oversee repair work and manage external service providers.
• Maintain records of maintenance, parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with production to minimize disruption.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance during maintenance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Maintenance planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Engineer to join their operations team in Tembisa. This role is pivotal in ensuring the operational readiness and reliability of all equipment and facilities. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing maintenance activities, both preventative and reactive, to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Working within a critical industrial environment in Gauteng, you will play a key part in maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency. This hybrid role offers a balance of on-site operational involvement and remote planning/reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance schedules for all plant machinery and infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections and diagnostic assessments to identify potential issues before they cause failures.
• Oversee repair activities, manage external service providers, and ensure work quality meets standards.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, parts inventory, and equipment performance history.
• Collaborate with production teams to coordinate maintenance efforts and minimize disruption to operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and environmental compliance during all maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a similar engineering role.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
• Access to advanced training and professional development programs.
• Positive and collaborative work environment fostering career growth.