Maintenance Shift Leader - Pretoria

MA Automotive Tool & Die Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Maintenance Shift Leader in Pretoria. This role involves overseeing electrical and hydraulic systems, programming robotics, and ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have a relevant diploma and substantial experience in automation within the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in automation/instrumentation in the automotive environment.
• 5 years experience as a technician in the electrical field, especially automation.
• Basic understanding of quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Cross train subordinates and provide support.
• Read and understand hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical drawings.
• Fault finding and repairing press machinery.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Electrical Fault Finding

Hydraulic Fault Finding

Ability to Read Electrical Drawings

Ability to Program Robotics

Education

N6 / National Diploma

T3 / S4 Diploma

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Job title : Maintenance Shift Leader - Pretoria

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : June 26, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Performance Areas :

• Communication
• Problem solving
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• Electrical, hydraulic & PLC fault finding
• Ability to read and understand Hydraulic / Pneumatic drawings
• Able to programme Robotics & PLC
• Cross train subordinates & give support where and when required

Knowledge required :

• Industrial communications networks
• Fault finding and Press machinery repair
• Manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of quality systems
• SCADA / HMI experience (Win CC, Wounderware Intouch, Xenon, Wincatext, Win Flex)

Minimum Requirements :

• N6 / National Diploma with 5-10 years’ experience in automation / instrumentation field within the automotive environment
• T3 / S4 Diploma will be an advantage
• 5 years as a technician in the electrical field, especially in automation (hydraulics and general maintenance / projects)