Plant Maintenance & Facilities Engineer - Lead Reliability

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Safety focus

Tools provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a proactive Facilities and Maintenance Engineer to oversee operational integrity of their facilities in Mbombela. You will manage maintenance schedules, lead troubleshooting, and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure uptime and safety.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years in facilities/plant maintenance, and CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities maintenance or related engineering role.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Proven leadership and team management.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for plant machinery.
• Coordinate maintenance team activities and scheduling.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and lead repair efforts.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a proactive Facilities and Maintenance Engineer to oversee operational integrity of their facilities in Mbombela. You will manage maintenance schedules, lead troubleshooting, and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure uptime and safety.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years in facilities/plant maintenance, and CMMS experience.