Technical Specialist: Mechanical Supervisor at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job:

• The CSIR Facilities Management & Security Services (FM & SS) portfolio has a vacancy of Technical Specialist: Mechanical Supervisor. This position will be responsible for the management of a diverse technical team pertaining to building and equipment maintenance and installation tasks. The position is based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise performance of all mechanical maintenance and installation tasks and requests.
• Ensure attainment of corrective and preventative maintenance targets on a monthly basis.
• Manage and direct the allocated maintenance team.
• Manage the work of external contractors.
• Plan, cost and execute new mechanical installations as per requests and approved budget.
• Design and build purpose built mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) in area of responsibility.
• Manage work performed in welding, fitting & turning and fabrications.
• Plan, execute and control manufacture of purpose-built equipment.
• Perform lifting equipment tests and inspections.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and water supply and irrigation pumps.
• Perform tests and inspections of pressure vessels and boilers in line with applicable OHS regulations.
• Ensure that equipment in area of responsibility complies with Machinery Regulations compliance with mechanical installations.
• Develop tender scope of work for projects and maintenance interventions.
• Establish maintenance contracts for reoccurring services (rephrase).
• Maintain registers of pressure vessels and lifting equipment across multiple sites.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• N6 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering plus trade test with at least 6 years minimum post trade test experience; or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering plus 6 years minimum post qualification experience.
• Have a code B or EB driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance.
• Knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration will be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of lifting equipment and pressure equipment, all aspects of building maintenance.
• Good understanding of welding practices.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, legislation, regulations, installation & maintenance procedures.
• Be computer literate.
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Team management skills.
• Familiarity with labour law practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Closing date: 31 October 2025