Maintenance Supervisor

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

Our Client is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to manage and control factory maintenance operations to ensure optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and safe delivery of production targets and quality standards.

• Trade Test (NQF
  5) – required
• Certificate in Technical/Maintenance field (NQF
  5) – required
• First Line Management Certificate (NQF
  5) – required
• Diploma in Technical field (NQF
  6) – advantageou
• Up to 5 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years’ supervisory experience.
• Experience working shifts (advantageo
• MS Office proficiency
• SAP / ERP systems knowledge
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems and manufacturing safety regulations

• Oversee reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimise downtime and production disruptions.
• Raise, manage, and approve job cards and ensure required work permits are in place.
• Conduct and lead root cause analysis (5 WHY, 8D, etc.) on equipment failures.
• Monitor plant shutdowns and ensure effective feedback and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) regulations.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards in all work areas.
• Supervise and manage maintenance team performance, including appraisals and development plans.
• Manage departmental budget, control maintenance costs, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Prepare reports and provide feedback to the Engineering Maintenance Manager.

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