Maintenance Engineer ERP

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in South Africa seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to deliver expert, cost-effective engineering support, ensuring maximum plant availability in a safe and compliant environment. The role requires a strong background in SHEQ management, maintenance planning, and team leadership. You will lead innovative solutions, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement efforts. Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all SHEQ standards.
• Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Oversee long- and short-term maintenance planning.
• Manage capital and renewal projects effectively.
• Contribute to and manage budgets and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Utilize SAP PM to monitor equipment performance.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate across departments for continuous improvement.

Skills

SHEQ Management

Plant & Equipment Reliability

Maintenance Planning & Execution

Project & Contractor Management

Budget & Cost Control

Data & Systems Reporting

Team Leadership & Development

Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement

Education

BSc, BEng, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and drivenMaintenance 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!

Employee referrals welcome!