Overview
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor Jobs in Khâi-Ma, Northern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Khâi-Ma, Northern Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment
Job Ref:
PE006704/NM
Date posted:
Friday, July 3, 2026
Location:
Witbank, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client in the Water Solution Industry is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Witbank
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate the maintenance team, including planning and scheduling maintenance activities. Ensure all maintenance work is completed, recorded, and managed through the SAP maintenance system. Oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment. Monitor equipment performance and ensure inspections, testing, and maintenance are completed as scheduled. Prepare and submit maintenance reports, job cards, timesheets, and related documentation. Monitor plant condition and ensure maintenance issues are resolved promptly. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and ISO standards. Maintain required stock levels and manage maintenance inventory. Assist with sourcing, purchasing, quality control, and installation of new or refurbished equipment. Respond to equipment breakdowns and prioritise repairs to minimise downtime. Lead, train, and support the maintenance team to achieve performance targets. Qualifications & Experience N4 qualification with a recognised Millwright or Electrician Trade Test (Section 13). Medium Voltage (MV) qualification and MV switching experience are essential. Minimum 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Supervisor. Experience using maintenance management systems (SAP preferred). Experience maintaining industrial water treatment plants. Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills. Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis. Skills & Competencies Knowledge of maintenance safety procedures, electrical equipment, and MV switching. Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.). Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Experience with Root Cause Analysis and FMECA. Knowledge of maintenance stores and inventory control. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask. Self-motivated with a focus on continuous improvement. Team player who can also work independently. Requirements Medically fit to work in an industrial water treatment environment. Comfortable working in noisy, dusty, hazardous, outdoor, confined space, and working-at-heights environments. Physically capable of lifting, climbing, standing, walking, and operating equipment for extended periods. Good vision, hearing, and hand-eye coordination. Must have reliable transport, own accommodation within the region, and be willing to travel to other company sites. Willing to work standby, after-hours, and weekends when required.