Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Kamal Cisco Pty. (Ltd); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm based in Cape Town seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. The role entails providing high-level mechanical support, planning maintenance schedules, and supervising maintenance staff. The ideal candidate has relevant technical qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in steel making. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for ensuring efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Experience in steel making industry is advantageous.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planned maintenance schedules and get approval from management.
• Monitor and maintain the condition of all mechanical machinery.
• Organise and lead shift fitters in executing maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance expertise

Team leadership

Technical support

Communication skills

Education

N4 Mechanical Technician / diploma

Qualified red seal artisan

Grade 12 or Job-related qualifications

Tools

Mechanical tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Kamal CISCO is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to provide high level mechanical and technical support to the mechanical maintenance department, including planning and carrying out scheduling, coordinating and supervising the maintenance employees.

Ensuring that all work is delivered safely, on time and within parameters set down by management, along with managing equipment and materials required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planned maintenance schedules and get approval from Plant & Maintenance Manager
• Monitor and maintain a record of the condition of all mechanical machinery
• Plan and prepare for maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption or delay to production process
• Organise, lead and control shift fitters in executing repair, maintenance and new installations.
• Investigate the need for suitable replacement parts of equipment and make recommendations to Plant & Maintenance Manager
• Consult with Plant & Maintenance Manager on purchase of spares or replacement equipment, ensure that orders are timeously placed, and follow up deliveries
• Train personnel in the execution of maintenance and safety procedures, through in task instruction as well as formal lectures or demonstrations
• Maintain knowledge of the most recent technological developments in the Kamal CISCO field of endeavour, with particular reference to mechanical engineering, by attending selected courses, consulting with equipment suppliers, and perusing technical journals
• Maintain discipline and good industrial relations within the department
• Ensure that company policies and objectives are communicated to members of the department
• Ensure that employee suggestions, personal difficulties and grievances are communicated to management, and take the necessary action to resolve such matters

Qualifications

• N4 Mechanical Technician / diploma
• Qualified red seal artisan
• Grade 12 or Job-related qualifications
• Valid Code 8 License
• Computer literate

Requirements

• years' experience in manufacturing maintenance environment
• Experience in Steel making industry will be advantageous
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Safety training will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV, including three contactable references, to before 25 September.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview; should you not receive any notification after two weeks, we thank you for your interest but please recognise that your application has not been accepted.