MILLWRIGHT - ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL (ELANDSFONTEIN)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned university is seeking a Senior Maintenance Coordinator to oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of maintenance experience within manufacturing, strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, and proven leadership skills. This role is critical to ensuring efficient operation and reducing downtime through effective management of maintenance technicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of team leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are operating efficiently.
• Reduce downtime through preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Fault finding

Team leadership

PLC experience

Microsoft Office

Education

N4–N6 technical qualification or equivalent

Recognised Trade Test as Electrician, Millwright, or similar

Job description

MILLWRIGHT - ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL (ELANDSFONTEIN)

2025-08-08 - 2025-09-07

Permanent

NEL012230

Engineering, Mining and Civil

Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs

The Senior Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for managing all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment. This includes ensuring machinery and equipment are operating efficiently, reducing downtime through preventative maintenance, and leading a team of skilled maintenance technicians.

• N4–N6 technical qualification or equivalent
• Recognised Trade Test as Electrician, Millwright, or similar
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing
• At least 5 years of team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, including fault finding
• Experience working with PLCs
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Minimum Requirements:

• N4–N6 technical qualification or equivalent
• Recognised Trade Test as Electrician, Millwright, or similar
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing
• At least 5 years of team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, including fault finding
• Experience working with PLCs
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

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