Electrical Maintenance Supervisor at Staff Solutions

• Our client in the Water Solution Industry is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Witbank

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the maintenance team, including planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed, recorded, and managed through the SAP maintenance system.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure inspections, testing, and maintenance are completed as scheduled.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports, job cards, timesheets, and related documentation.
• Monitor plant condition and ensure maintenance issues are resolved promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and ISO standards.
• Maintain required stock levels and manage maintenance inventory.
• Assist with sourcing, purchasing, quality control, and installation of new or refurbished equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and prioritise repairs to minimise downtime.
• Lead, train, and support the maintenance team to achieve performance targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• N4 qualification with a recognised Millwright or Electrician Trade Test (Section 13).
• Medium Voltage (MV) qualification and MV switching experience are essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Supervisor.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience maintaining industrial water treatment plants.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of maintenance safety procedures, electrical equipment, and MV switching.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and FMECA.
• Knowledge of maintenance stores and inventory control.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Self-motivated with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Team player who can also work independently.

Requirements

• Medically fit to work in an industrial water treatment environment.
• Comfortable working in noisy, dusty, hazardous, outdoor, confined space, and working-at-heights environments.
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, standing, walking, and operating equipment for extended periods.
• Good vision, hearing, and hand-eye coordination.
• Must have reliable transport, own accommodation within the region, and be willing to travel to other company sites.
• Willing to work standby, after-hours, and weekends when required.