Mine Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 810,000 - 990,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mine Maintenance Engineer for our Benoni site to lead maintenance strategies, improve equipment reliability, and minimise downtime.

You will develop and manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs, supervise technicians, and ensure safe, compliant operations while controlling spare parts and budgets. A strong technical and leadership background is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a mine maintenance engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of heavy mining equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is essential.
• Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs for mining equipment.
• Supervise and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and artisans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues on plant and mobile equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets effectively.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements in Benoni.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Mine Maintenance Engineer to ensure the optimal performance and reliability of all mining equipment and plant machinery at their Benoni site. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance strategies, managing maintenance teams, and ensuring minimal downtime across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs for mining equipment.
• Supervise and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and artisans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues on plant and mobile equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets effectively.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements in Benoni.

Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a mine maintenance engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of heavy mining equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is essential.
• Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• A safe and collaborative working environment focused on equipment longevity.