Maintenance System Specialist

Top Talent Recruitment; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance System Specialist in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. The ideal candidate will manage maintenance systems, ensuring reliable operation of plant equipment and developing proactive maintenance plans. Applicants should have a Grade 12 certificate, a trade certificate, and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Knowledge of SAP or Maximo and mechanical expertise are essential. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in a planning environment.
• 5 years at appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and maintain the maintenance system (electronically & manually).
• Develop effective proactive maintenance plans for plant equipment.
• Assist Team Leaders with root cause failure analysis.
• Compile monthly reports on condition of plant assets.

Skills

Computer literacy – Microsoft packages

Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance

Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge

Experience in Maximo or SAP

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to plan, organize and work under pressure

Education

Grade12 / Matric N4 and Trade Certificate

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Title

MAINTENANCE SYSTEM SPECIALIST Ref no : Int / Ext.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Grade12 / Matric N4 and Trade Certificate
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Experience in a planning environment
• Experience in Maximo or SAP
• 5 years at appropriate level
• Knowledge or experience in Steel manufacturing or Smelting industry will be advantageous

Special Knowledge

• Computer literacy – Microsoft packages
• Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge
• SAP and Maximo
• Ordering and procuring spares for maintenance activities
• Reliability reporting

Special Skills

• Compiling weekly/monthly reports
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently
• Ability to plan, organize and work under pressure
• Prepared to perform standby duties

Scope Of Work / KPAs

(This is not an exhaustive list of functions to be carried out)

• Utilizing and maintaining the maintenance system (electronically & manually)
• Maintenance, planning and supervision
• Developing effective proactive maintenance plans for plant equipment
• Discussing and communicating failure modes to plant personnel
• Assisting Team Leaders with root cause failure analysis
• Purchase and arrange for spares & check all critical spares
• Unit short‑term repair cost control
• Developing and updating unit Asset Register
• Compiling monthly reports to the General & Engineering Manager on the condition of plant assets and plant availability
• Continuous development of the candidate's knowledge on proactive maintenance planning aspects
• Attendance of regular courses and seminars on proactive maintenance planning
• Ensure that the Maximo PM master data, planning data and work management data are reviewed
• Investigate system problems, identify and recommend solutions
• Conduct non‑routine system analysis, evaluate and report
• Monitor work management discipline and asset performance figures and trends and highlight variances
• Continuously seek ways of improving maintenance planning, equipment reliability and physical maintenance in the plant
• Monitor corrective maintenance workload vs. available manpower
• Report and suggest corrective action
• Conduct internal maintenance audits
• Monitor and report inconsistencies
• Ensure system data integrity

Ability Test / Assessment

Applicants may be subjected to an Occupational Personality Questionnaire before being considered for the appointment.