Engineering

Head: Reactor Maintenance ( Hay Level 18/d3)

NECSA·North West, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
EngineeringFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 6, 2026

Key Performance Areas

Job Requirements

  • Develop, implement and maintain a maintenance schedule for all systems to ensure regular upkeep and prevent unplanned downtime.
  • Coordinate and prioritise scheduled maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and emergency repairs to minimise production downtime.
  • Ensure that maintenance work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
  • Regularly review and update maintenance programs and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Promote and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
  • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team of approximately 20 personnel, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and IT services staff, ensuring adherence to company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure optimal system performance, minimal downtime, and compliance with statutory certifications for all team members.
  • Assess training needs, facilitate technical and statutory training programs, and provide coaching to promote continuous professional development.
  • Maintain and update records of maintenance activities, including work orders, schedules, reports, and proper documentation of procedures, equipment specifications, and safety protocols.
  • Monitor and report on maintenance performance, system reliability, and costs, while identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and industry trends to improve system reliability and align maintenance activities with broader business goals.
  • Oversee the maintenance budget, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively to meet operational requirements.
  • Control and monitor the procurement of tools, spares, and equipment for all maintenance activities.
  • Ensure cost-effective operations by optimizing resource utilization and reducing unnecessary expenditures.

Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills:

  • Focused on identifying inefficiencies, implementing changes, and improving operational processes systematically.
  • Managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration require leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure cohesive teamwork
  • Innovating and implementing cost-effective solutions involves analytical thinking, creativity, and decision-making abilities to tackle challenges efficiently.
  • Ensuring systems operate efficiently and minimizing downtime requires strong planning, organizational, and technical skills.
  • Knowledge and enforcement of safety, operational, and regulatory standards demonstrate a focus on compliance, risk management, and attention to detail.
  • Work effectively with individuals, teams, or organizations from different countries and cultures to achieve common goals.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Project management skills.
  • Planning and documentation skills.
  • Budgeting.
  • Organizing skills.
  • Personnel management skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Professional attitude.
  • High integrity and consequent.
  • Mentally alert.
  • Dedicated.
  • Customer Orientation.
  • Time Management.
  • Stress Management.
  • Adaptability.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BEng Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation /Electronics Engineering NQF Level 8
  • An NQF level 5 in leadership/management qualification
  • Professional Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (Pr Eng)
  • Government Certificate of competence (GCC) is an advantage
  • Qualification in Engineering Technology/ operations management is an advantage

Minimum Experience

  • 8 years of experience in engineering maintenance environment and 3 years of experience in the management of an engineering maintenance team

Key skills

Higher National CertificateBachelorsPostgraduate Diploma

At a glance

Company

NECSA

Location

North West, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 6, 2026

Created

October 22, 2026