Maintenance Engineer

A dynamic manufacturing company in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal has a vacancy for a capable Maintenance Engineer.

Communication is open, and everyone pulls in the same direction. Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

The role is based on a production floor where quality control and throughput targets are central.

• Prepare and review engineering drawings, bills of quantities, technical reports, and contract documentation to high accuracy.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes for industrial plant and equipment to maximise reliability.
• Manage engineering projects from feasibility through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, technicians, and graduate trainees, providing technical and professional development guidance.
• Conduct technical analyses including stress analysis, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and structural integrity using industry-standard software.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to apply engineering first principles to complex technical challenges.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering in the relevant discipline from a university accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to produce clear technical reports and present to varied audiences.
• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis software relevant to the discipline such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, codes of practice, and regulatory requirements applicable in South Africa.