138 Mechanical Maintenance jobs in South Africa

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.

Our client, a listed and leading plastics manufacturer based in Durban, serving customers and markets in South Africa, Africa and beyond, is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join their growing team.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the Mechanical Maintenance team
• GMR2.1 appointee responsibility for the site
• Accountable for application of the Maintain Facility Work Process
• Ensuring that the plans for the equipment viability are designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions
• Ensures delivery of best-in-class services to the business
• Accountable for MRO inventory levels & the achievements of facility stretch targets
• Defines skills necessary to implement the work process & ensures effective resource leveraging within the mechanical facility
• Provides engineering strategic support for specification, identification, & purchasing of needed parts
• Leverage most effective technology through partnership with the Discipline Activity Specialists
• Actively participate & drive maintenance process improvements
• Serve as a strategic leader for the Mechanical subject matter experts in equipment failures & repair techniques during root cause investigations

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or higher
• GCC Factories
• 10 years' experience in the chemical industrial environment, with 5 years' middle management or a leading role

Critical Requirements:

• Exceptional leadership skills
• Productivity focused, technical capability, innovative & strong assertiveness
• Highly analytical
• Strong people management skills
• Conceptualize & drive the mechanical maintenance strategy
• Ability to work independently & as a part of an empowered MANCO team member
• Ability & willingness to travel

Our client, a listed and leading plastics manufacturer based in Durban, serving customers and markets in South Africa, Africa and beyond, is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join their growing team.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the Mechanical Maintenance team
• GMR2.1 appointee responsibility for the site
• Accountable for application of the Maintain Facility Work Process
• Ensuring that the plans for the equipment viability are designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions
• Ensures delivery of best-in-class services to the business
• Accountable for MRO inventory levels & the achievements of facility stretch targets
• Defines skills necessary to implement the work process & ensures effective resource leveraging within the mechanical facility
• Provides engineering strategic support for specification, identification, & purchasing of needed parts
• Leverage most effective technology through partnership with the Discipline Activity Specialists
• Actively participate & drive maintenance process improvements
• Serve as a strategic leader for the Mechanical subject matter experts in equipment failures & repair techniques during root cause investigations

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or higher
• GCC Factories
• 10 years' experience in the chemical industrial environment, with 5 years' middle management or a leading role

Critical Requirements:

• Exceptional leadership skills
• Productivity focused, technical capability, innovative & strong assertiveness
• Highly analytical
• Strong people management skills
• Conceptualize & drive the mechanical maintenance strategy
• Ability to work independently & as a part of an empowered MANCO team member
• Ability & willingness to travel

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.

Our client, a listed and leading plastics manufacturer based in Durban, serving customers and markets in South Africa, Africa and beyond, is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join their growing team.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the Mechanical Maintenance team
• GMR2.1 appointee responsibility for the site
• Accountable for application of the Maintain Facility Work Process
• Ensuring that the plans for the equipment viability & designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions
• Ensures delivery of best-in-class services to the business
• Accountable for MRO inventory levels & the achievements of facility stretch targets
• Defines skills necessary to implement the work process & ensures effective resource leveraging within the mechanical facility
• Provides engineering strategic support for specification, identification, & purchasing of needed parts
• Leverage most effective technology through partnership with the Discipline Activity Specialists
• Actively participate & drive maintenance process improvements
• Serve as a strategic leader for the Mechanical subject matter experts in equipment failures & repair techniques during root cause investigations

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or higher
• GCC Factories
• 10 years' experience in the chemical industrial environment, with 5 years' middle management or a leading role

Critical Requirements:

• Exceptional leadership skills
• Productivity focussed, technical capability, innovative & strong assertiveness
• Highly analytical
• Strong people management skills
• Conceptualize & drive the mechanical maintenance strategy
• Ability to work independently & as a part of an empowered MANCO team member
• Ability & willingness to travel

Our client, a listed and leading plastics manufacturer based in Durban, serving customers and markets in South Africa, Africa and beyond, is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join their growing team.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the Mechanical Maintenance team
• GMR2.1 appointee responsibility for the site
• Accountable for application of the Maintain Facility Work Process
• Ensuring that the plans for the equipment viability & designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions
• Ensures delivery of best-in-class services to the business
• Accountable for MRO inventory levels & the achievements of facility stretch targets
• Defines skills necessary to implement the work process & ensures effective resource leveraging within the mechanical facility
• Provides engineering strategic support for specification, identification, & purchasing of needed parts
• Leverage most effective technology through partnership with the Discipline Activity Specialists
• Actively participate & drive maintenance process improvements
• Serve as a strategic leader for the Mechanical subject matter experts in equipment failures & repair techniques during root cause investigations

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or higher
• GCC Factories
• 10 years' experience in the chemical industrial environment, with 5 years' middle management or a leading role

Critical Requirements:

• Exceptional leadership skills
• Productivity focussed, technical capability, innovative & strong assertiveness
• Highly analytical
• Strong people management skills
• Conceptualize & drive the mechanical maintenance strategy
• Ability to work independently & as a part of an empowered MANCO team member
• Ability & willingness to travel

Reference: JHB001486-MS-1

Develop/Adopt and drive best, innovative and sustainable Mechanical Engineering practices for airport specific infrastructure within sound engineering frameworks and standards. Build high quality Mechanical Engineering capabilities throughout the Group.

• Develop engineering briefs (scoping, technical specification, standards) for specific mechanical initiatives.
• Engaging in projects from conceptualization to implementation and commissioning. This will involve the provision of mechanical engineering support for the projects, drawing up of project specific standards, engaging in various aspects of equipment/system design, preparation of budget estimates, involvement in procurement, and quality control during design, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Development and implementation of asset maintenance programmes throughout the group.
• Carrying out problem solving, failure root cause analyses, provision of solutions, preventative measures and technical audits.
• Design best fit engineering solutions.
• Provide input into airport development plan in line with field of expertise.
• Adhere to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP's, operational standards, policies and practices.
• Ensure compliance to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP's, operational standards, policies and practices.
• Ensure that maintenance contracts are aligned to ACSA requirement to comply with stakeholder and related legislative requirements to ensure continuous operations.
• 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).
• Management of consultant, contractors and service providers through applicable conditions of contract.
• Offer technical support to maintenance engineering on contract management.
• Determine, as part of cross-functional team, evaluation criteria and participate in evaluation and award of bids/tenders received.
• Compile business case for capital approval.
• Forecast and review cash flow on a monthly basis.
• Determine project costs (part of feasibility study).
• Compile, manage and account for relevant budgets according to business requirements and specifications.
• Prepare payment certificates and approve invoices.
• Assisting with the building of technical competence in the organisation. This will include provision of Mechanical Engineering leadership in the adoption of new technologies and best practices, dissemination of technical information and the direct mentoring of Engineers and Technicians in training as well as those within the maintenance space.

• Bachelors Degree (4 years - 480 credits) Sc / B.Eng (Hons) / B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

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Listing reference: arcmt_000532

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 9 June 2025

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.

At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.

It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly”, a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.

ArcelorMittal South Africa is looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician.

• Ensure Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Focus on customer service
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis on failures and manage projects
• Perform Structural Analysis, Load Calculations, and Pipeline Specification
• Inspect and assess existing structures and pipelines
• Manage steel corrosion and maintenance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Execute and coordinate project management tasks
• Maintain Quality Assurance and Control
• Promote Environmental Sustainability

• National Diploma (NQF 6/10) in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 18 months relevant experience in structural/civil work
• Experience in visual inspection of old structures for wear, corrosion, fatigue, or deterioration
• Experience with detailed inspection methods like ultrasonic testing or other non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Ability to document findings such as cracks, rust, deformation, or other issues affecting structural integrity
• Ability to plan and recommend treatments for structural defects
• Capability to re-analyze existing structures according to modern standards
• Work with engineers to recommend reinforcement or improvements
• Design repairs or retrofitting solutions to meet current standards
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Tekla) and structural analysis software
• Project management skills for repairs and retrofits
• Knowledge of SAP and computer literacy
• Set up maintenance plans for structures requiring regular upkeep
• Knowledge of safety and risk management, including OSH Act and regulations

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to relate and cooperate with plant personnel
• Customer-oriented administrative skills
• Good organizational skills
• Leadership skills to manage a diverse and motivated team