An established roof tile manufacturing company in Durban is looking for an experienced Production & Electrical Maintenance Supervisor. This is a dual-focus role: you will keep industrial machinery running and production moving, while supervising and developing the people who do the work.
About the company and the work
The vacancy is advertised by Hire Resolve, a specialist recruitment agency, on behalf of a client in roof tile manufacturing. The supervisor oversees production, supervises staff and maintains industrial machinery, with the goal of minimising downtime and improving efficiency. The role is based in Durban, is permanent, and the salary is listed as market related. Applications close on 28 December 2026.
Role details and duties
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on industrial machinery.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors and control circuits.
- Perform preventative maintenance and maintain equipment records.
- Oversee production output, quality, waste and downtime.
- Coordinate maintenance work to minimise production interruptions.
- Supervise, train and manage production and maintenance staff.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Only what the source advert states:
- A relevant electrical trade or industrial maintenance qualification.
- Minimum 5 years’ industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors and industrial control systems.
- Previous supervisory or production management experience.
- Good problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 advert for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page. The advert is listed by Hire Resolve, with reference 209709, and applications close on 28 December 2026. The advert also notes that applicants can contact Courtney at Hire Resolve, visit hireresolve.us, or email a CV to [email protected]. Be cautious of anyone who contacts you outside the official application channel or asks for payment in exchange for a job offer.
Practical tips
- Show your fault-finding track record clearly, especially work on PLCs, VFDs and motors, since these are named in the advert.
- Give examples of production lines or teams you have supervised, and of downtime you helped reduce.
- Make sure your CV states your trade or maintenance qualification and your five or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Apply well before the 28 December 2026 closing date.
How the process works
Applications are made through the original Careers24 advert. The advert states that suitable candidates will be contacted telephonically within 3 days; if you are not contacted in that time, you should consider the application unsuccessful for this vacancy.
Important information
This post is for information only. We are not the employer and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring for this vacancy. All details above come from the original advert: please confirm the requirements, salary and closing date in the original advert before applying, as the employer may update them. The closing date shown here is 28 December 2026.
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