Senior Maintenance Engineer

2 weeks ago

City of Mbombela Mpumalanga, South Africa Sappi Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Job description:

We're looking for an experienced and driven 
Maintenance Engineer
to deliver expert, cost-effective engineering support and maintenance services that ensure maximum plant availability — all within a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • SHEQ Management:
    Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all SHEQ standards. Promote a safety-first culture through training, inspections, and adherence to ISO requirements.
  • Plant & Equipment Reliability:
    Lead preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, reduce downtime, and drive root cause analyses for sustainable performance improvements.
  • Maintenance Planning & Execution:
    Oversee long- and short-term maintenance planning, manage shutdowns, allocate resources, and ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.
  • Project & Contractor Management:
    Manage capital and renewal projects, define scope of work, assess contractors, and ensure delivery within timelines and budget.
  • Budget & Cost Control:
    Contribute to and manage budgets, control expenditure, identify cost-saving initiatives, and ensure financial accountability across maintenance activities.
  • Data & Systems Reporting:
    Utilize SAP PM and maintenance dashboards to monitor equipment performance, ensure data accuracy, and provide regular reports to engineering leadership.
  • Team Leadership & Development:
    Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, manage performance, support succession planning, and promote technical growth and capability building.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement:
    Collaborate across departments, support Lean and ESD initiatives, and lead continuous improvement in equipment reliability and engineering practices.

Minimum Requirements

  • BSc, BEng, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5–10 years of engineering experience in a heavy industry or manufacturing environment
  • Experience in a leadership role managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams
  • Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) will be an added advantage
  • MDP or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage

Ready to lead impactful maintenance operations and contribute to our plant's long-term success?

Apply now
to be part of a dynamic team driving engineering excellence

Employee referrals welcome

We offer:

  • Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
  • Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
  • Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
  • Market-leading leave benefits
  • Employee wellbeing benefits

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