16 Plant Care jobs in South Africa

• A minimum of N4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electronics.
• Red Seal Electrical Trade Test certification.
• At least 5 years of post-trade test experience in a fast-paced, automated, continuous operation manufacturing environment such as FMCG, plastics manufacturing, or packaging.
• Passion for their trade and the assets they maintain.

This position is for an automated pre-cast concrete block-making manufacturer. The environment is cementitious and dusty.

Job Overview

Growth and decay are fundamental realities. All living things perform unique functions specific to their species. When they die, they undergo decomposition into their molecular components, which no longer perform biological tasks. Nature is responsible for life, renewal, and decomposition.

The Analogy

Our equipment is designed to perform specific functions repeatedly and reliably. Unlike living organisms, new equipment begins to decay immediately, whether in use or not. Maintenance is essential to sustain our plant and equipment, ensuring their renewal and longevity, whether due to wear, tear, or damage.

We measure our effectiveness through plant availability.

Core Concepts

• Understand the plant and equipment design, technical specifications, and standards.
• Manage the spare parts supply chain effectively.
• Regularly measure and report performance.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical systems.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Plant Maintenance Manager

Our client, a well-established manufacturer within the automotive components sector, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance operations. This leadership role focuses on ensuring optimal equipment performance, reducing downtime, and streamlining maintenance processes to support operational efficiency.

This position will suit a candidate that is confident, actively engaged, and skilled in shaping a unified, results-driven team. Leadership approach should promote ownership, encourage collaboration across functions, and deliver tangible improvements in the plant maintenance and operational performance.

Location: East London

Job type: On Site – Full time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, preventative and planned maintenance and ensure minimal plant downtime
• Support cross-functional teams by addressing maintenance-related concerns promptly and effectively
• Ensure equipment and machine reliability, to maintain quality output and reduce scrap and loss.
• Manage the maintenance budget, monitor expenditure, and submit quarterly reports on spend vs. budget
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and drive process optimisation
• Coordinate supplier services for equipment, facilities, and utilities, ensuring plant functionality
• Ensure availability of critical machine spares and maintain inventory accuracy
• Implement corrective actions and lead root cause analysis for maintenance-related issues
• Supervise and develop maintenance team members, oversee timesheets, conduct performance reviews, and enforce HSE compliance
• Take ownership of access control, surveillance systems, and the overall upkeep and maintenance of facilities.
• Escalate critical maintenance risks to senior management and collaborate closely with Production for effective maintenance planning

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial or automotive maintenance management role.
• Working knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance systems
• Strong HSE and compliance awareness

Skills Required

• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

The Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years post trade test experience in fast-paced, automated, continuous operation manufacturing environments. This person will have a CV that shows a stable employment record and experience that is strong on the Electrical side.

Plant Maintenance Electrician

Job Picture

Growth and decay are fundamental realities. All living things perform something unique to their species. When they are dead, they all undergo the same process of decomposition into their fundamental molecular components. These components no longer perform tasks related to the living organism. Nature is responsible for life and renewal in each species as well as the process of decomposition.

The link

Our equipment is also designed to perform very specific functions repeatedly and reliably. New equipment, whether operated or not, starts decaying immediately, unlike living beings. Maintenance needs to be the life force behind our plant and equipments''' specific physical existence with the aim of giving it renewal and sustainability, whether from wear and tear or damage.

Effectiveness will be measured using Plant availability.

Grounding Concepts

1. Know and understand the plant and equipment design and technical specifications and standards.
2. Need to understand and manage the spare components/parts supply chain.
3. Measure and report.
4. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
5. Diagnose electrical problems and determine how to correct them,

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of an N4 in Electrical Engineering or Electronics.
• A Red Seal Electrical Trade Test.
• A minimum of 5 years post trade test experience in a fast-paced automated continuous operation manufacturing environment such as FMCG, plastics manufacturing or Packaging.
• Love for their trade and the assets they care for.

This position is for an automated pre-cast concrete blockmaking manufacturer. The environment is cementitious and dusty.

Job Picture

Growth and decay are fundamental realities. All living things in their specific form perform something unique to their species. When they are dead, they all undergo the same process of decomposition into their fundamental molecular components. These components no longer perform tasks related to the living organism. Nature is responsible for life and renewal in each species as well as the process of decomposition.

The link

Our equipment is also designed to perform very specific functions repeatedly and reliably. New equipment, whether operated or not, starts decaying immediately, unlike living beings. Maintenance needs to be the life force behind our plant and equipments specific physical existence with the aim of giving it renewal and sustainability, whether from wear and tear or damage.

We will measure our effectiveness using plant availability.

Foundational Concepts

1. Know and understand the plant and equipment design and technical specifications and standards.
2. Need to understand and manage the spare components/parts supply chain.
3. Measure and report.
4. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or

Power Plant Maintenance Manager, Nelspruit, Rneg + Ben.

Requirements:

• Technical Diploma or Mechanical Engineering degree
• 2-4 years’ experience in Power Station
• 5 years experience in maintenance and engineering roles in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Sound knowledge of boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, stock control and store management
• CMMS knowledge
• Sound knowledge of OHS Act
• Sound knowledge and experience in Labour Legislation
• General Machinery Regulations experience is an advantage

Duties:

• Primarily oversee all mechanical and electrical maintenance systems, processes, practices and people to support the operational departmental actions
• Align with the operations plan to ensure plant optimization and efficiency, maintenance planning and capital spares optimization
• Lead the site Maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure
• Responsible for ensuring that the facility operates to its maximum efficiency and output
• Responsibilities include total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical and electrical equipment

Power Plant Maintenance Manager, Nelspruit, Rneg + Ben.

Technical Diploma or Mechanical Engineering degree

2-4 years' exp in Power Station exp

5 years experience in maintenance and engineering roles in an industrial / manufacturing environment

Sound knowledge of boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, stock control and store management

CMMS knowledge.

Sound knowledge of OHS Act

Sound knowledge and Experience in Labour Legislation

General Machinery Regulations experience is an advantage.

Duties :

Primarily oversee all mechanical and electrical maintenance systems, processes, practices and people to support the operational departmental actions

Align with the operations plan to ensure plant optimization and efficiency, maintenance planning and capital spares optimization

To lead the site Maintenance function in providing both a reactive and pro-active, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.

Responsible for ensuring that the facility operate to its maximum efficiency and output.

Responsibilities includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Sound knowledge of boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, stock control and store management

Do you have what it takes to lead our plant maintenance charge? We're seeking a Senior SAP Plant Maintenance Lead with the skills to ensure our facility operates at peak performance. If you can lead with wit and wisdom and turn our maintenance plans into a well-oiled machine, apply now and let's maintain our competitive edge together!

• Provide technical support for SAP Plant Maintenance and Enterprise Asset Management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Provide end-user training and support to ensure effective use of the solution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

You should have expert proficiency in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and advanced proficiency in SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). You must also possess proficiency in SAP for Mining and have 7+ years of SAP S/4HANA experience.

We are looking for a Junior Electrical Engineering Technician or Technologist for a plant maintenance role in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

Must

N6 Diploma/Adv Diploma/BTech in Electrical Engineering.

Some plant maintenance exposure in manufacturing will be highly beneficial.

At least 1 year's working experience.

Be hands-on, this is not purely an office job.

Have an inquisitive mind, and an eye for detail.

Have sober habits.

Drivers license and own vehicle to get to work will be beneficial.

Must be willing and able to work overtime if required.

RSA Citizens only.

No criminal record.