On-Site Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead on-site maintenance of plant machinery. You will oversee a team of skilled technicians, drive preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operations to minimise downtime.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical expertise, leadership, and CMMS proficiency, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a busy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or certification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related trade.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team, including scheduling and assigning work.
• Implement and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to reduce equipment failures.
• Oversee and perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of necessary components.
• Review maintenance reports, analyze equipment performance, and recommend improvements.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of skill development and safety.
• Coordinate with production departments to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Manage external contractors when specialized services are required.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work performed and equipment history.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

CMMS

Reading drawings

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead on-site maintenance of plant machinery. You will oversee a team of skilled technicians, drive preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operations to minimise downtime.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical expertise, leadership, and CMMS proficiency, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a busy industrial environment.