Maintenance Team Leader

The HEINEKEN Company; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Beverages invites applications for a position in our Engineering department at Wadeville Production. The candidate will oversee maintenance, safety, and projects, with responsibility for budgeting and supervising artisans. A strong background in boiler and ammonia plant operation is essential.

Minimum 5 years of practical experience and N6/National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering are required. SAP and MS Office literacy is expected. Closing date: 28 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Trade tested mechanical or electrical artisan or technician.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience.
• Knowledge of plant safety regulations and tools/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administration and PM completion.
• Maintain machinery and equipment on the site.
• Maintenance of plant grounds.
• Improve overall equipment efficiency on the site.
• Departmental budgeting.
• Managing artisans.
• Operations and engineering services.
• Health and Safety Maintenance and Enforcement.
• Project management.
• Drive MDWT (Mission Direct Work Teams).

Skills

Boiler operation

Ammonia plant knowledge

Pumps and equipment

Maintenance supervision

Verbal and written communication

Education

N6/National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Heineken Beverages has an exciting opportunity available to a suitable candidate for potential placement in our Engineering department. This position will be based at Wadeville Production.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Administration and PM Completion
• Ensure maintenance of machinery and equipment on the site
• Maintenance of plant grounds
• Improving overall equipment efficiency on the site
• Departmental budgeting
• Managing artisans
• Operations and engineering services
• Health and Safety Maintenance and Enforcement
• Project management
• Drive MDWT (Mission Direct Work Teams)

Requirements:

• Must have sound knowledge and experience in the operation of boilers, compressors, ammonia plant, and cellar equipment (such as Pasturizers, Pumps, Valve Matrixies, Centrifuges, CIP stations, Sedicanters, Decanters, Filters, etc..)
• Trade tested mechanical or electrical artisan or technician
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• N6/National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of plant safety regulations regarding tools and equipment
• Knowledge of all workshop/engineering tools, machines, apparatus and materials
• Computer literate on SAP and MS Office
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Closing date: 28 October 2026

All applicants to provide a detailed CV with certified copy of highest qualification.

HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and does not require advance payments from candidates. HEINEKEN will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Heineken LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorized recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.