Power Plant Maintenance Engineer (GCC Factories) - Nelspruit
Recruitment Web South Africa · Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Overview
A senior engineering opportunity in Nelspruit for a qualified Mechanical Engineer with a GCC Factories certificate and 15 years of power plant or utilities experience. You will take charge of preventative maintenance, analyse breakdowns, and help reduce downtime while aligning engineering strategies with operations and maintenance goals. If you have strong project management and SHERQ systems knowledge, this role offers a chance to make a real impact at a power plant in Mpumalanga.
About the role
Recruitment Web South Africa is looking for a Power Plant Maintenance Engineer to join a power plant operation in Nelspruit. This is a full time role suited to a seasoned mechanical engineer who holds a GCC Factories certificate and has extensive experience in power plant or utilities environments. You will play a key part in keeping the plant running reliably by overseeing planned maintenance, investigating breakdowns, and developing engineering strategies that support operations and maintenance objectives.
In this role, you will assess maintenance activities, provide input into major breakdowns, and analyse all breakdowns to find root causes. You will also develop strategies for the engineering department in line with O and M strategies, ensure effective plant preventative maintenance, and work to reduce breakdowns. A solid understanding of power plant operations and associated risks is essential, along with knowledge of SHERQ management systems and project management. Strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management, plus auditing skills, will help you succeed.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories
- 15 years of experience in a power plant or utilities environment
- Experience with plant preventative maintenance
- Understanding of power plant operations and associated risks
- Knowledge of SHERQ management systems
- Project management skills
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools
- Auditing skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee and assess planned maintenance activities
- Provide input into major breakdowns and analyse all breakdowns
- Develop strategies for the Engineering Department in line with O and M strategies
- Reduce breakdowns and ensure effective plant preventative maintenance
- Manage projects related to plant maintenance and improvements
- Apply SHERQ management systems to maintain safety and quality standards
- Conduct audits as required
Benefits
Negotiable salary plus benefits
Job details
- Organisation
- Recruitment Web South Africa
- Location
- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (15+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Posted
- 4 November 2026 (3 days ago)
- Closing date
- 4 December 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a senior role that values deep technical experience in power plants. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your GCC Factories certification and at least 15 years of hands on work in a power plant or utilities setting. Highlight specific examples where you reduced breakdowns or improved preventative maintenance. In an interview, be ready to talk through how you analyse failures and develop maintenance strategies. Also emphasise your familiarity with SHERQ systems and any project management you have led. Since the advertisement does not mention an application email, you will need to apply through the job board link provided. Tailor your application to show you understand the risks and operations of power plants. Good luck!
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