Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor at Staff Solutions

• Our client in the Water Solution Industry is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join the team in Witbank

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the mechanical maintenance team.
• Plan and coordinate preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed, recorded, and closed on the SAP maintenance system.
• Maintain an accurate asset register and ensure equipment is correctly identified.
• Monitor equipment condition and perform inspections to prevent failures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and provide technical support to artisans.
• Respond to breakdowns and prioritise repairs to minimise downtime.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports, job cards, timesheets, and other documentation.
• Maintain stock levels of maintenance spares and control inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and ISO standards.
• Assist with sourcing, purchasing, quality control, and installation of new or repaired equipment.
• Train, mentor, and manage the maintenance team.
• Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Qualifications & Experience
• N4 qualification with a recognised Fitter Trade Test (Section 13).
• Experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience in industrial water treatment plant maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of lifting and rigging procedures.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good planning, organisation, and time management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical information.
• Experience with inventory and maintenance stores management.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Focus on continuous improvement and safety.

Requirements

• Medically fit to work in an industrial water treatment environment.
• Comfortable working in noisy, dusty, hazardous, confined, and outdoor environments.
• Physically able to lift heavy items, climb, stand, walk, and work at heights.
• Valid, reliable transport and willingness to travel to other company sites in the region.
• Own accommodation within the region.
• Willing to work standby, after-hours, and weekends when required.