Plant Maintenance Leader — Senior Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee and optimize mechanical operations at our Mahikeng plant. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, driving preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and reliability of all machinery.

The role demands a strong technical background in industrial mechanical systems, proactive decision-making, and a track record of improving plant performance in a demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role within plant operations.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team responsible for plant operations and maintenance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical failures, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and modification of plant machinery and systems.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations and environmental policies within the plant.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Power transmission systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee and optimize mechanical operations at our Mahikeng plant. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, driving preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and reliability of all machinery.

The role demands a strong technical background in industrial mechanical systems, proactive decision-making, and a track record of improving plant performance in a demanding