AfriSam (South Africa) invites qualified individuals to apply for the Maintenance Superintendent role based at the Roodepoort Plant in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are suitably qualified to join our esteemed company. Don’t miss out on the chance to apply for this position at AfriSam in Gauteng.

Position: Maintenance Superintendent

Location: Roodepoort Plant, Gauteng

Closing Date: 05 August 2025

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing all electrical and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Ensuring safe and efficient maintenance of MV (up to 11 kV) and LV switchgear, transformers, motors and power distribution systems.
• Developing and optimising Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Implementing and overseeing precision corrective maintenance techniques.
• Managing and analysing maintenance data to support technical reporting and decision-making.
• Actively participating in reliability improvement programs, including FRACAS, RCA and RCFA.
• Leading, mentoring and developing maintenance personnel to enhance technical skills.
• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, Occupational Safety Act regulations and medium-voltage safety protocols.
• Managing the activities of maintaining data in the Preventive Maintenance Management Systems, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems and Preventive Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance techniques databases.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Preferred qualification of N5 with a recognised Electrical/Millwright Trade qualification, together with 10 years’ experience in heavy industry, experience in cement plant will be advantageous.
• Qualified Electrical/ Millwright Artisan with MV/LV (up to 11kV) certification with minimum 10 years’ experience in Preventive and Precision Corrective Maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, gearboxes, lubrication analysis and fault diagnostics.
• Cement plant maintenance experience, preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of CMMS (SAP) and technical reporting
• A proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Sound understanding of operation maintenance strategies
• Very proficient in using computer software

How to apply:
Please email your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to [email protected] and use Maintenance Superintendent as the subject line of your email.

We take great care in assessing each application individually, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, therefore please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 2 weeks of sending your CV.

“Applicants are advised that AfriSam is a designated employer under the Employment Equity Act and as such has an Employment Equity Plan in place. The Company therefore has the right to fill the vacancy in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan in order to fulfil its transformation objectives by preferring designated employees.”