Maintenance Engineer Erp

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to ensure maximum plant availability and drive engineering excellence. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 5–10 years of experience in maintenance within a heavy industry environment. Key responsibilities include leading safety compliance and maintenance strategies, managing budgets, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• Experience in a leadership role managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and SHEQ standards.
• Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Oversee maintenance planning and execution.
• Manage capital and renewal projects within budget.
• Contribute to and manage budgets and cost savings.
• Utilize SAP PM to monitor equipment performance.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Data accuracy

Education

BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)

MDP or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and driven Maintenance Engineer to deliver expert, cost‑effective engineering support and maintenance services that ensure maximum plant availability — all within a safe, compliant, and high‑performance environment.

Responsibilities

• SHEQ Management: Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all SHEQ standards; promote a safety‑first culture through training, inspections, and adherence to ISO requirements.
• Plant & Equipment Reliability: Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, reduce downtime, and drive root cause analyses for sustainable performance improvements.
• Maintenance Planning & Execution: Oversee long‑ and short‑term maintenance planning, manage shutdowns, allocate resources, and ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.
• Project & Contractor Management: Manage capital and renewal projects, define scope of work, assess contractors, and ensure delivery within timelines and budget.
• Budget & Cost Control: Contribute to and manage budgets, control expenditure, identify cost‑saving initiatives, and ensure financial accountability across maintenance activities.
• Data & Systems Reporting: Utilize SAP PM and maintenance dashboards to monitor equipment performance, ensure data accuracy, and provide regular reports to engineering leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, manage performance, support succession planning, and promote technical growth and capability building.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate across departments, support Lean and ESD initiatives, and lead continuous improvement in equipment reliability and engineering practices.

Minimum Requirements

BSc, BEng, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; 5–10 years of engineering experience in a heavy industry or manufacturing environment; experience in a leadership role managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams; Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) will be an added advantage; MDP or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage. Ready to lead impactful maintenance operations and contribute to our plant's long‑term success?

Apply now to be part of a dynamic team driving engineering excellence!