Maintenance Supervisor

Feltex; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Pretoria is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a high-performing team. This role involves supervising maintenance operations, developing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in engineering, extensive experience in maintenance supervision, and strong technical skills. The position offers a dynamic environment in which to optimize equipment performance and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in supervision of a maintenance department.
• Trade tested in a Technical field or Engineering principles.
• Knowledge in instrumentation and programming.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance team to achieve operational targets.
• Develop and oversee the Preventive Maintenance Programme.
• Manage technical project teams to meet objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments and planned task observations.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of PLC programming

Maintenance system knowledge

Education

Degree/Diploma or N6 qualification in Engineering

Trade test in a Technical field

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Ready to lead a high-performing team in one of South Africa’s top automotive manufacturing environments? We’re looking for a dynamic Maintenance Supervisor who brings strong technical expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to inspire artisans to deliver their best. If you thrive on optimising equipment performance, driving continuous improvement, and keeping production running at full speed, this is your opportunity to make a powerful impact.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Diploma or N6 qualification in Engineering with a dual trade in Electro-Mechanical, preferable.
• Trade tested in a Technical field or Engineering principles
• At least 7 year's experience in supervision of a maintenance department, with a proven track record of discipline.
• Knowledge in instrumentation and programming, especially PLC programming and trouble-shooting
• Maintenance systems knowledge highly advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance Management:

• Supervise the maintenance team to achieve operational targets.
• Plan and allocate labour, materials, and overtime.
• Analyse Planned Maintenance and Breakdown reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Diagnose equipment issues and recommend modifications, upgrades, or replacements.
• Maintain a register of all electrical hardware and software backups.

Maintenance Planning:

• Develop and oversee the Preventive Maintenance Programme.
• Update task lists, critical spares, and spares inventories.

Maintenance Execution Scheduled:

• Review maintenance schedules, plan work, and approve store requisitions.

Breakdowns:

• Supervise breakdown repairs and elevate unresolved issues.
• Communicate major failures or potential risks to management.

Engineering Projects Initiation & Planning:

• Contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Monitor project timelines, costs, and risks.

Implementation:

• Manage technical project teams to meet objectives.
• Ensure quality compliance and support project documentation.

Administration:

• Coordinate meetings, workshops, procurement processes, and documentation management.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed on new maintenance technologies.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Analyse maintenance reports for efficiency enhancements.

People Management:

• Create an enabling work climate and supervise team performance.
• Plan labour allocation and support recruitment within the area.
• Conduct assessments, coaching, counselling, and maintain discipline.
• Resolve grievances and promote diversity targets.

Customer & Supplier Relations:

• Build and maintain relations with internal customers.
• Engage suppliers and identify improvement opportunities.

Financial Control:

• Monitor expenses vs. budget and participate in audits.
• Initiate CAPEX, disposals, and asset transfers.
• Enforce financial controls, prevent fraud, and protect company assets.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

• Conduct risk assessments and planned task observations.
• Identify and address hazards and safety issues.
• Ensure legal compliance when working on equipment.

Quality Management:

• Maintain quality standards within the Maintenance function.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS and ISO 14001 requirements.

Policies & Procedures:

• Develop, update, and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance across the department.