Senior Mechanical Maintenance Lead – Industrial Plant

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Leadership development

Secure role in a major operation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for an industrial facility in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead a team of skilled technicians to maintain mechanical assets, minimize downtime, and uphold a safe, compliant work environment.

The role focuses on preventative and predictive maintenance, CMMS management, spare parts control, and mentoring staff to drive continuous improvement across a major operation in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Proven ability to lead a team, manage resources, and solve complex mechanical problems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the mechanical maintenance team.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all mechanical assets.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures, ensuring prompt resolution to minimize production impact.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical Fitting trade

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for an industrial facility in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead a team of skilled technicians to maintain mechanical assets, minimize downtime, and uphold a safe, compliant work environment.

The role focuses on preventative and predictive maintenance, CMMS management, spare parts control, and mentoring staff to drive continuous improvement across a major operation in Gauteng.