Senior Maintenance Engineer ERP

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Mpumalanga seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer to deliver expert engineering support and ensure maximum plant availability. You'll lead maintenance strategies, manage budgets, and oversee a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have 5–10 years of experience in engineering and at least 5 years in leadership roles. Apply now to join a dynamic team ensuring engineering excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Oversee maintenance planning and execution for the plant.

Skills

Leadership

Preventative maintenance

Project management

Budget control

SAP PM utilization

Education

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

Job description

Job description:

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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!

Employee referrals welcome!