Senior Maintenance Engineer

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to enhance plant availability through expert engineering support and maintenance services. The role emphasizes compliance, team leadership, and effective maintenance strategies to ensure operational excellence in a safe, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of engineering experience in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Oversee maintenance planning and execution.
• Manage capital and renewal projects.

Skills

SHEQ Management

Maintenance Planning

Budget Control

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

BSc, BEng, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link We're looking for an experienced and driven Senior Maintenance Engineer to deliver expert, cost-effective engineering support and maintenance services that ensure maximum plant availability — all within a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities SHEQ Management : Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all SHEQ standards.

Promote a safety-first culture through training, inspections, and adherence to ISO requirements.

Plant & Equipment Reliability : Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, reduce downtime, and drive root cause analyses for sustainable performance improvements.

Maintenance Planning & Execution : Oversee long- and short-term maintenance planning, manage shutdowns, allocate resources, and ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.

Project & Contractor Management : Manage capital and renewal projects, define scope of work, assess contractors, and ensure delivery within timelines and budget.

Budget & Cost Control : Contribute to and manage budgets, control expenditure, identify cost-saving initiatives, and ensure financial accountability across maintenance activities.

Data & Systems Reporting : Utilize SAP PM and maintenance dashboards to monitor equipment performance, ensure data accuracy, and provide regular reports to engineering leadership.

Team Leadership & Development : Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, manage performance, support succession planning, and promote technical growth and capability building.

Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement : Collaborate across departments, support Lean and ESD initiatives, and lead continuous improvement in equipment reliability and engineering practices.

BSc, BEng, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 5–10 years of engineering experience in a heavy industry or manufacturing environment At least 5 years in a leadership role managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) will be an added advantage MDP or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage Ready to lead impactful maintenance operations and contribute to our plant's long-term success?

Apply now to be part of a dynamic team driving engineering excellence!

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources.

As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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