197 Maintenance Engineer jobs in South Africa

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer – High Voltage for an industrial manufacturing concern in the Western Cape. Relocation assistance is available if required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, specializing in high-voltage systems, automation, and maintenance. This role is critical to ensuring equipment efficiency, minimizing downtime, and driving process improvements.

Respond to business request to ensure infrastructure availability and safety.

• Life cycle planning of assets.
• Achieve high level of availability, reliability and operability of infrastructure/assets with minimum cost to contribute to business sustainability and profitability.
• Adhere to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP's, operational standards, policies and practices.
• Ensure that maintenance contracts are aligned to company requirements to comply with stakeholder and related legislative requirements to ensure continuous operations.
• Identify and apply viable technology and strategies to improve equipment efficiencies and lifecycle costing.
• Ensure continuous improvement to various infrastructure in the department to increase equipment reliability and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Keep current with the latest equipment, technologies and maintenance methods to ensure best practice.
• Ensure company maintenance contracts are in place.
• Manage overall governance and provide input into contract specifications.
• Ensure effective and compliant contract management and that work is executed in accordance with contract (time frame, SLA, Scope, quality, budget, contractors).
• Compile business case for capital approval.
• Forecast and review cash flow on a monthly basis.
• Determine project costs (part of feasibility study).
• Execute expenditure approval within DLA.
• Compile, manage and account for relevant budgets according to business requirements and specifications.
• Manage stock levels according to minimum quantities advised and order when necessary.
• Review monthly and quarterly stock counts.
• Perform quality inspection on maintenance work done and implement/propose remedial action where necessary.

Bachelor's Degree (4 years - 480 credits) in Engineering/BSC Mechanical/Electrical.

Annually.

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Respond to business request to ensure infrastructure availability and safety.

• Life cycle planning of assets.
• Achieve high level of availability, reliability and operability of infrastructure/assets with minimum cost to contribute to business sustainability and profitability.
• Adhere to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP's, operational standards, policies and practices.
• Ensure that maintenance contracts are aligned to company requirements to comply with stakeholder and related legislative requirements to ensure continuous operations.
• Identify and apply viable technology and strategies to improve equipment efficiencies and lifecycle costing.
• Ensure continuous improvement to various infrastructure in the department to increase equipment reliability and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Keep current with latest equipment, technologies and maintenance methods to ensure best practice.
• Ensure company maintenance contracts are in place.
• Manage overall governance and provide input into contract specifications.
• Ensure effective and compliant contract management and that work is executed in accordance with contract (time frame, SLA, Scope, quality, budget, contractors).
• Compile business case for capital approval.
• Forecast and review cash flow on a monthly basis.
• Determine project costs (part of feasibility study).
• Execute expenditure approval within DLA.
• Compile, manage and account for relevant budgets according to business requirements and specifications.
• Manage stock levels according to minimum quantities advised and order when necessary.
• Review monthly and quarterly stock counts.
• Perform quality inspection on maintenance work done and implement/propose remedial action where necessary.

Bachelor's Degree (4 years - 480 credits) in Engineering/BSc Mechanical/Electrical.

Annually.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer – High Voltage for an industrial manufacturing concern in the Western Cape. Relocation assistance is available if required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, specializing in high-voltage systems, automation, and maintenance. This role is critical to ensuring equipment efficiency, minimizing downtime, and driving process improvements.

Company: Express Employment Professionals SA - PMB

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical field).
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools, such as CAD, MATLAB, or similar programs.
• Solid understanding of technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Assist engineering managers in designing, developing, and testing projects and maintenance programs.
• Conduct research and analysis for equipment maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers on projects.
• Require strong technical skills and problem-solving ability.

• Assist engineering managers in the design, development, and testing of engineering projects and effective maintenance programs.
• Conduct research and analysis to support equipment maintenance planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and develop engineering solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering reports, documentation, and technical drawings.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to evaluate design feasibility and performance.
• Support the implementation and testing of engineering systems and equipment.
• Conduct inspections and quality control checks on all engineering tasks to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and propose effective solutions to ensure equipment reliability and achieving OEE.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in engineering technology.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical field).
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools, such as CAD, MATLAB, or similar programs.
• Working towards achieving G.C.C. (factories) within 3 years.
• Solid understanding of technical drawings and specifications.

Kamal CISCO is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to provide high level mechanical and technical support to the mechanical maintenance department, including planning and carrying out scheduling, coordinating and supervising the maintenance employees. Ensuring that all work is delivered safely, on time and within parameters set down by management, along with managing equipment and materials required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planned maintenance schedules and get approval from Plant & Maintenance Manager

• Monitor and maintain a record of the condition of all mechanical machinery

• Plan and prepare for maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption or delay to production process

• Organise, lead and control shift fitters in executing repair, maintenance and new installations.

• Investigate the need for suitable replacement parts of equipment and make recommendations to Plant & Maintenance Manager

• Consult with Plant & Maintenance Manager on purchase of spares or replacement equipment, ensure that orders are timeously placed, and follow up deliveries

• Train personnel in the execution of maintenance and safety procedures, through in task instruction as well as formal lectures or demonstrations

• Maintain knowledge of the most recent technological developments in the Kamal CISCO field of endeavour, with particular reference to mechanical engineering, by attending selected courses, consulting with equipment suppliers, and perusing technical journals

• Maintain discipline and good industrial relations within the department

• Ensure that company policies and objectives are communicated to members of the department

• Ensure that employee suggestions, personal difficulties and grievances are communicated to management, and take the necessary action to resolve such matters

Qualifications:

• N4 Mechanical Technician/diploma

• Qualified red seal artisan

• Grade 12 or Job-related qualifications

• Valid Code 8 License

• Computer literate

Requirements:

• +10 years' experience in manufacturing maintenance environment

• Experience in Steel making industry will be advantageous

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Safety training will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV, including three contactable references, to before 25 September 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview; should you not receive any notification after two weeks; we thank you for your interest but please recognise that your application has not been accepted.