Mining Equipment Maintenance Lead

Jelocorp Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelocorp Group is seeking a Site Manager to oversee on-site maintenance and repair services for heavy mining and mobile equipment in Johannesburg. You will coordinate maintenance activities, lead the site team, manage safety and spare-parts requirements, and liaise with operational stakeholders to minimise downtime.

The role requires at least 5 years’ experience with mining equipment and 2 years in team leadership, plus strong diesel, hydraulic and electrical system knowledge and solid English

Qualifications

• Requires diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline; substantial practical experience may substitute.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience maintaining mining equipment, heavy vehicles or construction machinery.
• At least 2 years’ experience leading a site team or maintenance workshop.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, drivetrains and vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, maintenance planning, equipment availability management and spare-parts inventory control.
• Strong commitment to site safety, risk assessment and corrective-action implementation.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to prepare operational reports.
• Strong leadership, coordination, client-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and CMMS; willingness to work long-term on mine-site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site maintenance and repair operations, including work planning, staffing and resource allocation.
• Monitor service requirements, operational risks and delivery priorities, resolving issues promptly.
• Prioritise planned maintenance and breakdown repairs in line with site operating requirements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and emergency repairs to improve equipment availability.
• Review downtime, recurring failures and repair quality; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track operating hours, component condition and maintenance history, and support overhaul and rebuild planning.
• Manage the maintenance team, including rosters, shift handovers, attendance and emergency coverage.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and performance feedback to strengthen team capability.
• Implement site safety requirements through briefings, risk assessments, inspections and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with isolation procedures, permits to work, PPE requirements and other high-risk work controls.
• Report incidents and near misses, coordinate investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate critical spare parts, tyres, consumables, tools and diagnostic equipment to reduce downtime.
• Act as the main on-site coordination point for operational, maintenance, safety and stores stakeholders.
• Prepare regular reports on equipment availability, maintenance progress, downtime, parts risks and improvement actions.
• Monitor labour, overtime, parts and maintenance costs while maintaining safety and repair quality.
• Ensure work orders, time records, maintenance histories and material records are complete and accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma/degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical or Automotive Engineering or related

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Job description

Jelocorp Group is seeking a Site Manager to oversee on-site maintenance and repair services for heavy mining and mobile equipment in Johannesburg. You will coordinate maintenance activities, lead the site team, manage safety and spare-parts requirements, and liaise with operational stakeholders to minimise downtime.

The role requires at least 5 years’ experience with mining equipment and 2 years in team leadership, plus strong diesel, hydraulic and electrical system knowledge and solid English