66 Preventive Maintenance jobs in South Africa

Position: Maintenance Engineer

Contract opportunity exists for Maintenance Engineer at mine site in Southern Africa. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring accurate verification of installed assets, equipment, and spares on site. The role requires reviewing installation quality and completeness against design documents, updating technical records, and developing operational and quality procedures. This position is critical to ensuring that engineering, maintenance, and operations teams have accurate data and systems in place to support safe and reliable plant operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Asset & Equipment Verification

• Confirm and update the asset register with correct and complete data.
• Verify equipment nameplates, specifications, and technical details against design and supplier documentation.
• Review and update the spares list to ensure alignment with installed equipment.
• Assist with developing Bills of Materials

Installation & Design Compliance

• Inspect installations to confirm completeness and compliance with design drawings and technical specifications.
• Identify and document deviations, punch-list items, or non-conformances for corrective action.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve installation or design discrepancies.

Documentation & Technical Records

• Update and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) with as-built conditions.
• Gather and organize technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, drawings) for all equipment.
• Ensure proper control and archiving of engineering records.

Quality & Operational Readiness

• Assess and confirm installation quality standards are met.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Prepare Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and checklists to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Stakeholder Management

• • Ensure ongoing communication with Engineering Manager, Process Manager, Production Managers, etc.
• Have weekly head of section meetings, Information sessions and training sessions where required or new/change in processes.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.
• Implementation a culture of best practice maintenance.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 - 10 years experience in a plant, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems, P&IDs, SOP/QCP development, and installation verification.
• Experience with commissioning, project punch lists, and as-built documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS/ERP) advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma On Key experience,
• Knowledge of MS Projects and MS Excel.

Competencies:

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking

• Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage

• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings.

Facility Overview

Join a high-capacity wood chip processing plant operating two chipping lines and handling over 4000 tons of timber daily via road and rail. The site features extensive log yards, mobile and stationary handling equipment, integrated weighbridges, and a 3 km export conveyor system linking directly to the port. Automation is driven by advanced PLC and SCADA systems.

Job Summary

We're looking for a seasoned Maintenance Engineer with a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) to ensure the mechanical and electrical integrity of our operations. You'll oversee maintenance across chipping lines, timber logistics, rail infrastructure, and port-linked systems—driving uptime, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Maintenance
- Lead maintenance of chipping lines, conveyors, debarkers, and log yard equipment | Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs |Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions

Rail & Timber Logistics -
Maintain rail siding infrastructure and loading systems | Coordinate safe timber offloading from road and rail | Oversee maintenance of locomotives, trailers, and log machinery

Port Interface & Export Systems
- Manage export conveyors to port berth | Liaise with port teams during vessel loading | Provide technical oversight on port-side maintenance

Engineering & Compliance -
Fulfil GCC legal appointment duties under OHSA | Maintain CMMS records and statutory documentation | Manage contractors and ensure safety and quality standards

Planning & Reporting -
Develop maintenance budgets and manage spare parts | Prepare monthly performance reports and KPIs | Support capital projects and equipment upgrades

Automation & Control Systems -
Oversee PLC and SCADA system maintenance | Collaborate with automation specialists for system reliability

Expected Skill Set

Technical Competencies -
Expertise in mechanical and electrical systems | Proficiency in PLC and SCADA | Knowledge of rail siding and port-linked conveyor systems | Experience with mobile equipment and weighbridge systems

Operational & Collaborative Skills -
Willingness to shadow incumbent engineer for 2 years | Strong liaison skills with Mill Operations Manager | Proven leadership of maintenance teams and contractors | Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders

Strategic & Compliance Skills -
Full understanding of GCC legal responsibilities | Preventive maintenance planning expertise | CMMS proficiency | Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 standards

Your areas of responsibility:

• Coordination of maintenance employees and contractors in the performance of maintenances tasks.
• Development and execution of Plant Maintenance strategy to ensure plant reliability, regulatory compliance and good quality manufacturing practices while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Appointment to GMR 2(7) and assist the Maintenance Manager in execution of legal compliance interventions.
• Support the production teams in delivery of the production plan, to ensure good quality products are delivered to the customer on time and in full.
• Lead problem solving efforts and Maintenance projects to improve plant performance.

Qualifications and skills we are looking for:

• Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSc, BEng or BTech) or similar.
• 5 to 10 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 to 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of industrial automation hardware.

These are your benefits:

• Excellent future prospects.
• Market related pay and attractive company benefits.
• Personnel development and training.

Do you have any questions? ZA- will be more than happy to answer them

Reputable company is looking for a Maintenance Engineer within Software Engineering.

The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in IT.

Required languages:

• Phython
• Golang
• Go space
• Django
• Flask
• Docker
• Aws
• Ec2
• Dynamo BD
• AWS Lambda
• MySQL
• MongoDB

Required place of study must be:

• University of Pretoria
• University of Cape Town
• Wits University
• Stellenbosch University

Experience

Minimum 5-7 years in relevant field with traceable references.

Company is based in Johannesburg, candidate must have reliable transport.

Candidate required to work 1 day a week in the office.

Salary- R35k hybrid portfolio

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Current/previous salary range

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• software engineering: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Position: Maintenance Engineer
Contract opportunity exists for Maintenance Engineer at mine site in Southern Africa. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring accurate verification of installed assets, equipment, and spares on site. The role requires reviewing installation quality and completeness against design documents, updating technical records, and developing operational and quality procedures. This position is critical to ensuring that engineering, maintenance, and operations teams have accurate data and systems in place to support safe and reliable plant operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Asset & Equipment Verification

• Confirm and update the asset register with correct and complete data.
• Verify equipment nameplates, specifications, and technical details against design and supplier documentation.
• Review and update the spares list to ensure alignment with installed equipment.
• Assist with developing Bills of Materials

Installation & Design Compliance

• Inspect installations to confirm completeness and compliance with design drawings and technical specifications.
• Identify and document deviations, punch-list items, or non-conformances for corrective action.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve installation or design discrepancies.

Documentation & Technical Records

• Update and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) with as-built conditions.
• Gather and organize technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, drawings) for all equipment.
• Ensure proper control and archiving of engineering records.

Quality & Operational Readiness

• Assess and confirm installation quality standards are met.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and checklists to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Stakeholder Management

• Ensure ongoing communication with Engineering Manager, Process Manager, Production Managers, etc.

• Have weekly head of section meetings, Information sessions and training sessions where required or new/change in processes.

• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

• Implementation a culture of best practice maintenance.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:

• 5 - 10 years experience in a plant, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems, P&IDs, SOP/QCP development, and installation verification.
• Experience with commissioning, project punch lists, and as-built documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS/ERP) advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma On Key experience,
• Knowledge of MS Projects and MS Excel.

Competencies:

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage
• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings.

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.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a skilled and licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our aviation team. This position is critical to maintaining the high standards of safety, performance, and reliability expected for our aircraft fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for the required maintenance inspections, repairs and the continued airworthiness of the African Park fleet of aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the continued airworthiness of the African Parks fleet of aircraft.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on piston-engine aircraft within the legal and manufacturers' prescripts and requirements.
• Continued care and pro-active maintenance of African Parks aircraft.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all work performed as per the African Parks Manual and Procedure and the legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and aviation regulations.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and operations team to ensure continued aircraft availability and operational readiness.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid SACAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License.
• Ratings on Cessna 100 and 200 series aircraft (C180, C182, C206 series).
• Licenses on Lycoming and Continental engines (470, 520, 540 series)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience on Cessna 100 and 200 series aircraft.
• Strong understanding of general aviation maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Valid Passport and required travel documents and vaccinations
• Valid driver's license
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English), French proficiency will be an advantage.
• Willing and able to travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications / Attributes:

• FAA A&P Certificate.
• Experience in field maintenance and troubleshooting.
• SACAA AP (Approved Person) on light-sport aircraft
• Rotax (912, 914, 915) experience and qualifications.
• Familiarity with general aviation shop practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.

Company Description

HolmStone is a development house located in Pretoria. We specialize in developing renewable energy solutions and take a holistic approach to the systems we design and implement. We utilize a range of renewable energy technologies to meet our clients' energy needs. Our company has four components: Energy, Consulting, Finance, and Water, which together provide holistic solutions for agricultural and agri-industrial businesses.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical and renewable energy systems installed at client sites. This includes fault finding, preventative and corrective maintenance, performance monitoring, and ensuring system uptime. The role will also involve coordinating with project and operations teams to ensure reliable performance of energy solutions across Southern Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections, testing, and maintenance of electrical and renewable energy systems (solar PV, metering, battery storage, etc.).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical issues in installed systems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project engineers and technicians for system upgrades and improvements.
• Provide technical support to clients and assist with training where necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in electrical system maintenance, preferably in renewable energy, industrial, or utility environments.
• Strong project planning and coordination abilities
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Relevant certifications or degrees in Engineering or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Application

If you don't hear back from us within two weeks of the application, please consider the application unsuccessful.

Company: Confidential

Location: Stellenbosch

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Summary

On behalf of our client, a leading renewable energy company, we are seeking a dedicated and technically savvy
O&M Engineer
to join their dynamic team in Stellenbosch. Our client specializes in Solar PV energy and battery storage solutions within the C&I sector across Southern and Eastern Africa.

This role is instrumental in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of the company's solar and battery storage plants. Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, you will oversee technical solutions and special projects within the O&M team. Success in this position means developing and managing robust systems for performance monitoring, inspection, and preventative maintenance, directly contributing to the company's mission of helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint. This role is crucial for upholding the company's core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Accountability, and Dedication, and its overarching value of Ownership.

Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight:
  Provide expert technical oversight and support for all field service activities, and support the upgrading of systems to continuously improve O&M functions.
• Systems Development:
  Develop, improve, and assist in setting up ISO compliant systems for comprehensive performance monitoring, inspections, and preventative maintenance of solar and battery storage plants.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Assess and monitor plant errors and faults, ensuring responses are within contractually specified times.
• Fault Resolution:
  Perform on-site troubleshooting and corrective maintenance, liaise with suppliers to resolve faults, and report on resolutions to recommend preventative actions.
• Warranty Management:
  Initiate and manage warranty claim procedures when required.
• Project Support:
  Conduct site assessments during the project bidding phase and perform due diligence on potential project buy-out transactions.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• A technical diploma or degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business Process, or Environmental Science).
• A minimum of
  3 years of post-graduation experience
  in O&M and field services management.
• Direct experience in the
  Solar and/or Battery Storage industry
  is highly beneficial.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong technical understanding of solar PV and battery storage systems, with proven troubleshooting skills.
• Systems Proficiency:
  Experience with O&M monitoring systems and strong general IT skills, including basic database management.
• Communication:
  Excellent interpersonal skills with proficiency in English and Afrikaans.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Personal Attributes:
  We're looking for someone who is reliable, well-organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrates a critical and questioning mindset. You must be able to take ownership of the role while working both independently and as a key team member.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Growth & Development:
  The company offers opportunities for professional growth and development and formal training.
• Competitive Package:
  Receive a competitive remuneration package and 20 days of annual leave.
• Impactful Work:
  Be part of a leading company committed to providing innovative energy solutions and helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals.