Maintenance Supervisor – Renewable Energy, Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the on-site maintenance team at a renewable energy facility. You will oversee preventative maintenance, manage spare parts, and respond to urgent repairs to ensure reliability of plant equipment.

The role requires a technical degree, at least 5 years industrial maintenance experience with 2 years supervisory, and strong leadership and CMMS skills. Shift work and on-call duties apply in Upington.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven CMMS experience and preventive maintenance expertise.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance team activities.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance procurement.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests and minimize downtime.
• Oversee budget and control maintenance costs.
• Train and mentor technicians and document maintenance history.
• Collaborate with production to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the on-site maintenance team at a renewable energy facility. You will oversee preventative maintenance, manage spare parts, and respond to urgent repairs to ensure reliability of plant equipment.

The role requires a technical degree, at least 5 years industrial maintenance experience with 2 years supervisory, and strong leadership and CMMS skills. Shift work and on-call duties apply in Upington.