Senior Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Machinery Lead

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonus

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance of a large heavy machinery fleet on-site. You will develop strategies, mentor technicians, and align maintenance with production demands in a demanding industrial environment.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 10+ years in maintenance with 5+ in leadership, CMMS proficiency, and strong budgeting and safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in maintenance engineering with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience with heavy construction equipment, diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Proficient in CMMS and inventory control.
• Strong leadership and budgeting skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Pietermaritzburg.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance strategies for heavy machinery.
• Lead maintenance technicians and create a safety-focused culture.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance per schedules.
• Conduct inspections and analyses to prevent failures.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement costs.
• Prepare maintenance reports and performance metrics for senior management.
• Identify process improvements and technology opportunities in Pietermaritzburg.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS

Budget management

Safety leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance of a large heavy machinery fleet on-site. You will develop strategies, mentor technicians, and align maintenance with production demands in a demanding industrial environment.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 10+ years in maintenance with 5+ in leadership, CMMS proficiency, and strong budgeting and safety leadership.