Maintenance Engineer

A well-established manufacturing company based in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join its team. We need a team player who communicates well and takes responsibility for outcomes.

Strong performers can expect clear paths to greater responsibility. Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications.

Shift work and overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

• 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.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes for industrial plant and equipment to maximise reliability.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, calculations, simulations, and technical specifications for civil, mechanical, electrical, or process systems.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant standards, codes of practice, health and safety regulations, and environmental legislation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.