Senior Mechanical Engineer – Plant & Equipment (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Relocation aid

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee maintenance, reliability, and optimization of plant equipment near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead a team, develop maintenance strategies, manage capital projects, and ensure safety and environmental compliance in a heavy industrial setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, engineering excellence, and a strategic approach to uptime. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with relocation support for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with professional registration preferred.
• 8+ years in mechanical engineering with 5+ years in a supervisory role in mining or processing.
• Proven experience in plant maintenance, reliability engineering, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Lead engineers and maintenance staff to ensure uptime.
• Oversee RCFA and implement corrective actions.
• Manage equipment installation, upgrades and overhauls within budget.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance for mechanical operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Maintenance strategy

RCFA

Predictive maintenance

Vibration analysis

CMMS

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Pr.Eng registration preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Condition monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee maintenance, reliability, and optimization of plant equipment near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead a team, develop maintenance strategies, manage capital projects, and ensure safety and environmental compliance in a heavy industrial setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, engineering excellence, and a strategic approach to uptime. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with relocation support for successful candidates.