On-Site Plant Maintenance Lead — Uptime & Safety Champion

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership development

Annual bonus

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of technicians and ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all plant equipment.

You will develop maintenance strategies, manage work orders, and drive preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs while collaborating with production and engineering to minimise downtime and costs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial maintenance; 2+ years in supervision.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling and corrective work.
• Manage department budget and parts inventory.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and company policy compliance.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Maintain thorough maintenance records and metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

CMMS

Budget management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of technicians and ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all plant equipment.

You will develop maintenance strategies, manage work orders, and drive preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs while collaborating with production and engineering to minimise downtime and costs.