Senior Mechanical Maintenance Lead (On-Site)

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to oversee on-site maintenance at a leading industrial plant in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead a maintenance team, drive predictive maintenance, and ensure optimal machine reliability across automated lines.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 8+ years in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, with strong leadership, hydraulic/pneumatic expertise, and PLC familiarity to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance in industrial settings.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and managing operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication.
• Familiarity with PLCs and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical maintenance team to ensure efficient maintenance tasks.
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production lines.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental standards and company policies.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for maintenance activities.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and root causes for improvements.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure reliability of systems.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and promote safety culture.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime and improve OEE.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Maintenance Planning

Industrial Automation

PLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to oversee on-site maintenance at a leading industrial plant in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead a maintenance team, drive predictive maintenance, and ensure optimal machine reliability across automated lines.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 8+ years in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, with strong leadership, hydraulic/pneumatic expertise, and PLC familiarity to support