Senior Mechanical Maintenance Lead – Manufacturing

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Contributory pension

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Annual leave & leave benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Technician to oversee a team and maintain production machinery. You will diagnose issues, plan preventive maintenance, and ensure safe operation of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

Lead with strong hands-on experience, read blueprints, and drive reliability. The role offers overtime, medical insurance, pension, and career development opportunities in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 years in mechanical maintenance in manufacturing/production.
• Experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Proven troubleshooting and repair of complex machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and safety awareness.
• Willing to work in the Klerksdorp, North West area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a team of mechanical maintenance technicians in daily operations.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems connected to mechanical components.
• Install, commission, and test new machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in maintenance procedures and equipment reliability.
• Manage spare parts inventory for mechanical components.
• Train junior technicians on maintenance procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Trade Certificate (Millwright / Fitter and Turner) or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Technician to oversee a team and maintain production machinery. You will diagnose issues, plan preventive maintenance, and ensure safe operation of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

Lead with strong hands-on experience, read blueprints, and drive reliability. The role offers overtime, medical insurance, pension, and career development opportunities in a stable manufacturing environment.