Underground Mine Maintenance Leader — Reliability & Planning

Network Finance; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Underground Maintenance Lead for a major mining operation in South Africa. The role focuses on leading the underground maintenance team, ensuring reliable equipment availability and safe operation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in underground mine equipment maintenance management, a diploma in electromechanical engineering or related field, and hands-on experience with LHD, drilling and haulage equipment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in underground mine equipment maintenance management.
• Experience with LHD, drilling and haulage equipment.
• Strong skills in equipment maintenance planning and execution.
• Proven track record managing the full equipment lifecycle.
• Diploma or higher in electromechanical engineering or mining machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the underground maintenance team.
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Drive equipment reliability and availability initiatives.
• Manage asset lifecycles, repairs, and replacement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, maintenance, and operational standards.

Skills

Underground maintenance leadership

Equipment lifecycle management

Maintenance planning

LHD, drilling, haulage equipment

Team management

Education

College Diploma in Electromechanical Engineering / Mining Machinery

Job description

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Underground Maintenance Lead for a major mining operation in South Africa. The role focuses on leading the underground maintenance team, ensuring reliable equipment availability and safe operation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in underground mine equipment maintenance management, a diploma in electromechanical engineering or related field, and hands-on experience with LHD, drilling and haulage equipment.