STC - Millwright / Electrical Team Leader SAA Technical (12 months) at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• The Millwright / Electrical Team Leader will be responsible for leading Millwrights & Electrical teams and participating in the maintenance, inspection, fault-finding, repair, and installation of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical equipment across SAA & SAAT facilities.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical equipment
• Diagnose and resolve equipment faults and breakdowns
• Conduct inspections, testing, and repairs to ensure operational reliability
• Ensure maintenance work is completed according to specifications and standards
• Monitor the condition and performance of equipment and recommend improvements
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and allocate work to team members
• Provide technical guidance and support to artisans and maintenance personnel
• Monitor work quality, productivity, and adherence to maintenance schedules
• Promote teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
• Ensure the operational availability of plant, machinery, and critical infrastructure
• Minimise equipment downtime through effective maintenance planning and execution
• Support business continuity through proactive maintenance interventions
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Adhere to electrical, engineering, and maintenance regulations and standards
• Conduct work in accordance with safe operating procedures
• Identify and report safety hazards, risks, and non-conformances
• Verify that work is completed in accordance with contractual and safety requirements
• Maintain maintenance records, job cards, inspection reports, and service documentation
• Report on equipment performance, recurring faults, and maintenance activities
• Assist with maintenance planning and resource requirements
• Submit reports as and when required

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
• Trade Test Millwright (Red Seal) Certification essential
• Wireman's Licence will be an advantage
• 2 - 3 years' post-qualification experience in maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems
• Experience in fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs
• Experience supervising maintenance activities and coordinating artisans and contractors will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills    

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance principles
• Electromechanical systems and equipment
• Preventative and corrective maintenance practices
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
• Electrical regulations and standards
• Maintenance planning and work scheduling
• Root cause analysis techniques
• Building services and infrastructure systems
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding
• Equipment testing and diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance execution
• Team coordination and supervision
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Planning and organising
• Technical reporting and record keeping
• Computer literacy
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Contractor coordination and management

Attributes    

• Strong leadership and accountability
• Attention to detail
• Safety consciousness
• Reliability and dependability
• Initiative and a proactive mindset
• Sound judgement and decision-making
• Team-oriented approach
• Customer service orientation
• Adaptability and resilience
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Deadline:27th October,2026