Engineering Coordinator

Recruiter:

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Ref:

613540

Date posted:

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Affirmative Action South African citizen National Diploma in Mechanical\/ Electrical Engineering 5 years' experience in a maintenance\/ engineering\/ process environment within manufacturing Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience within a similar role Knowledge of: SCADA computer packages, electrical and Thyristor drives, robotic systems, PLC, AC drives and servo systems, ethernet network systems etc. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead an engineering maintenance team and ensure optimal machine up-time through proactive maintenance within specific lead times to improve production output Ensure that breakdowns are responded to within stipulated time frames to ensure minimal downtime and to maximize plant productivity Conduct root cause analysis to determine root cause of the breakdown and to prevent recurrence Ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes to drive capability in business Propose improvements and alterations to machinery and equipment to ensure quality and production volumes are optimized Drive safety in area of responsibility and ensure 100% compliance with all safety procdedures and policies Monitor costs associated with contractors, energy, waste, material, maintenance, spares and reworks to ensure that costs do not exceed budget parameters Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business

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