Production Maintenance Specialist

Bebeemaintenance; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance company in Durban seeks an experienced professional to manage the lifecycle of production maintenance master data. Responsibilities include ensuring effective maintenance execution, conducting inspections for asset validation, and supporting reliability improvement. Candidates must possess an N6 or S4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 35 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in SAP PM. This role comes with the potential for permanent appointment for internal candidates.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a SAQA-accredited N6 or S4 in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 35 years' experience in maintenance or engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical inspections and measurements.
• Excellent accuracy and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of production maintenance master data.
• Provide support for maintenance execution and reliability improvement.
• Conduct inspections to validate asset information and enhance performance.

Skills

Mechanical inspections

Electrical inspections

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

SAQA-accredited N6 or S4 in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Position

This fixed-term role has the potential to lead to a permanent appointment for an internal candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of production maintenance master data, including functional locations, equipment masters, bills of materials, and preventive maintenance plans.
• Provide support for maintenance execution, reliability improvement, and statutory compliance.
• Conduct electrical or mechanical inspections to validate asset information and enhance plant equipment performance.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus SAQA-accredited N6 or S4 in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 35 years' experience in maintenance or engineering environments (mining or manufacturing advantageous).
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical or electrical inspections and measurements.
• SAP PM proficiency (training / certification advantageous).
• Strong understanding of preventive / predictive maintenance principles and technical documentation control.

Please note that this position requires advanced Microsoft Excel skills and Auto CAD exposure is beneficial.

Excellent accuracy, problem‑solving, and communication skills are also essential.