TRAFFIC Western Cape

Service Coordinator

Engineered Sourcing

Job Description

Western Cape, South Africa Posted on 04/03/2026

The Service Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting the maintenance and operations management of multiple wind farm facilities. This role ensures minimal disruption to operations through optimal resource utilization, efficient scheduling, and strict adherence to safety standards. Location: Cape Town or Port Elizabeth, South Africa Sector: Renewable Energy / Wind Power

Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling
  • Service Schedules: Produce efficient, reliable, and cost-effective schedules to meet contractual obligations and customer needs.
  • Resource Coordination: Coordinate activities across various wind farms to ensure effectiveness regarding tooling, manpower, and materials.
  • Prioritisation: Develop and manage weekly and daily maintenance schedules, prioritising preventative maintenance and urgent tasks.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
  • Data Analysis: Provide monthly reports featuring analytical data on maintenance metrics, costs, and asset performance.
  • Key Metrics: Monitor wind farm work order closure rates, workforce efficiency, and preventative maintenance progress.
  • Technical Tracking: Track retrofits, major corrective plans, and spare parts consumption.
Operations & Best Practices
  • Central Contact: Act as the primary point of communication for Service Technicians, site leads, and management.
  • Fleet Standards: Implement industry best practices at the fleet level relating to continuous improvement and work planning.
  • Materials Management: Monitor material availability and create demands based on annual maintenance requirements.
Health, Safety, and Contractor Management
  • HSE Compliance: Support the implementation of and compliance with corporate health, safety, and environmental policies and systems.
  • Subcontractor Oversight: Manage the scope, scheduling, and performance of plant-based contractors to ensure they meet legal and performance standards.
  • Financial Tracking: Assist with budget monitoring and the tracking of maintenance costs.
Requirements

Preferred: BTech or BEng in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or Facilities Management (or NQF equivalent).

Technical Experience
  • Industry Knowledge: Solid experience in plant maintenance and operations, specifically within wind farm systems.
  • Equipment: Good technical understanding of major plant equipment, systems, and processes.
  • Systems: Specialist proficiency in using ERP or CMMS systems, such as SAP.
  • Software: Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R46,920/month
R29,450 to R68,616/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Mathematics Active Listening Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Microsoft Access Microsoft Analysis Services Relational database software Microsoft PowerPoint SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud Revelwood

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