Senior Maintenance Engineer ERP

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Africa is seeking a skilled Senior Maintenance Engineer to ensure maximum plant availability through expert engineering support. Responsibilities include leading maintenance strategies, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience including leadership roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and promote a safety-first culture.
• Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Oversee long- and short-term maintenance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Preventative maintenance

Project management

Cost control

Data reporting

Education

BSc in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

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!