Senior Maintenance Engineer: Lead, Optimize & Maintain Systems

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Development opportunities

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Senior Maintenance Engineer to oversee critical maintenance operations for advanced systems. This senior role requires deep expertise with complex machinery, proactive downtime prevention, and leadership to maintain peak performance.

You will diagnose intricate issues, implement robust solutions, and drive maintenance excellence across the region while ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required.
• 7+ years in maintenance engineering roles or equivalent.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and repair techniques for industrial equipment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency with maintenance documentation and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Lead diagnosis and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, and system failures.
• Supervise and mentor junior maintenance technicians.
• Manage spare parts inventory and timely procurement of components.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Maintenance planning

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Senior Maintenance Engineer to oversee critical maintenance operations for advanced systems. This senior role requires deep expertise with complex machinery, proactive downtime prevention, and leadership to maintain peak performance.

You will diagnose intricate issues, implement robust solutions, and drive maintenance excellence across the region while ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance at all times.