Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Reliability & Safety Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance department, ensuring plant machinery operates reliably and downtime is minimized. You will lead the team, plan preventive maintenance, and drive safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with at least five years in industrial maintenance and at least two in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance with 2+ years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance team and coordinate daily activities.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Oversee corrective maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment per standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Inspect machinery and facilities for issues and proactive fixes.
• Train and mentor technicians on safety and skills.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Collaborate with production to schedule maintenance with minimal downtime.
• Contribute to safety procedures and maintenance budgeting.
• Support emergency call-outs and shift work as required.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance department, ensuring plant machinery operates reliably and downtime is minimized. You will lead the team, plan preventive maintenance, and drive safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with at least five years in industrial maintenance and at least two in a supervisory role.