Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor - Staff Solutions
Witbank 1 hour ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Staff Solutions
Witbank
Date Created : 1 hour ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the mechanical maintenance team.
- Plan and coordinate preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed, recorded, and closed on the SAP maintenance system.
- Maintain an accurate asset register and ensure equipment is correctly identified.
- Monitor equipment condition and perform inspections to prevent failures.
- Troubleshoot mechanical faults and provide technical support to artisans.
- Respond to breakdowns and prioritise repairs to minimise downtime.
- Prepare and submit maintenance reports, job cards, timesheets, and other documentation.
- Maintain stock levels of maintenance spares and control inventory.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and ISO standards.
- Assist with sourcing, purchasing, quality control, and installation of new or repaired equipment.
- Train, mentor, and manage the maintenance team.
- Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- N4 qualification with a recognised Fitter Trade Test (Section 13).
- Experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (SAP preferred).
- Experience in industrial water treatment plant maintenance.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
- Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis.
- Knowledge of lifting and rigging procedures.
Skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Good planning, organisation, and time management abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret technical information.
- Experience with inventory and maintenance stores management.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team.
- Focus on continuous improvement and safety.
Requirements
- Medically fit to work in an industrial water treatment environment.
- Comfortable working in noisy, dusty, hazardous, confined, and outdoor environments.
- Physically able to lift heavy items, climb, stand, walk, and work at heights.
- Valid, reliable transport and willingness to travel to other company sites in the region.
- Own accommodation within the region.
- Willing to work standby, after-hours, and weekends when required.
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