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We make industrial certainty our craft.

Main Switch Engineering Projects & Consultancy stands at the junction where precision meets purpose. From the first light in Johannesburg to the humming of compressors on distant shores, we are craftsmen of reliability: engineers, technicians and planners who do it right the first time.

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Office hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:30–14:30, Sun closed

Our mission

Our mission is simple and fierce — to deliver skilled labour, turnkey projects and engineering services that keep industries running, teams safe, and operations profitable. We don’t just fix machines; we build certainty.

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    Preparedness

    Rapid mobilisation with vetted teams and pre-packed toolkits.

  • Rigour

    Engineering discipline across planning, fabrication and commissioning.

  • Care

    We protect your team and your assets with practical safeguards.

The promise to visitors

Engage with a team that will respond to your enquiry, deliver a precise quote, and stand beside your operation until the job is done. The primary actions we invite are direct and decisive: request a quote, call or WhatsApp us at +27 72 552 0240, email admin@mainswitchengineering.co.za, or complete an online form with project type, budget, timeline and file upload.

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What we offer

Skilled labour supplies

vetted, experienced technicians who integrate seamlessly into your team, from field servicing to heavy plant work.

Faster mobilisation

Project execution & manufacturing

turnkey delivery across planning, fabrication and site installation with transparent schedules and measurable milestones.

Turnkey delivery

Engineering services & consultancy

practical design, systems audits, and lifecycle planning that reduce downtime and cost.

Reduced downtime

Plant maintenance & overhaul

planned and emergency maintenance, including compressor installation, services and full overhauls that restore performance and extend asset life.

Restore performance

Mining, power and manufacturing support

tailored solutions for mills, food processing, power stations and compressor companies — wherever continuous operation matters.

Industry expertise

Proof of craft

Selected vignettes from Johannesburg to international projects — each a short story of challenge, action, outcome.

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Compressor overhaul — Johannesburg

Challenge: Recurring seal failures.

Action: Full teardown, seal redesign, precision re-assembly.

Reduced downtime by 72% — 4-week return to service

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Plant maintenance rollout — Angola

Challenge: Reactive maintenance backlog.

Action: Planned overhaul across 6 sites with shared spares kit.

Reduced emergency callouts by 64%

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Turnkey installation — Singapore

Challenge: Tight shutdown window.

Action: Night-shift installation and staged commissioning.

On-time handover under budget

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Compressor installation — Fiji

Challenge: Logistics and spare parts.

Action: Custom crate sequencing and remote support.

First-run success and 12-month warranty

Team, safety & quality

We are engineers, technicians and planners who do it right the first time. Safety and quality are not policies — they are the way we mobilise and measure success.

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Thabo M.

Senior Field Technician

"I check the flange before I leave site."

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Aisha R.

Lead Engineer

"I design for maintainability."

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Jacob S.

Operations Manager

"We plan the shutdown down to the hour."

Safety & quality commitments

  • ISO-aligned quality checks on every delivery.
  • Pre-shift safety briefs and permit-to-work enforcement.
  • Traceable spares and maintenance records for lifecycle planning.

Who we serve

You work where reliability is non-negotiable: mines, power stations, milling and food manufacturing plants, compressor companies, large-scale manufacturing and field-service operators.

"Main Switch arrived on time and restarted our compressor within days."

— Paulo, Maintenance Lead, Mozambique

"Their turnkey approach saved us weeks of downtime."

— Lindiwe, Plant Manager, Johannesburg

"Clear schedules and reliable teams — exactly what we needed."

— Marco, EPC Project Manager, Angola

"Skilled technicians who integrate with our crew seamlessly."

— Siti, Operations Manager, Malaysia

"Compressor overhaul returned units to near-new performance."

— Rakesh, Maintenance Lead, Singapore

"They thought ahead — spare parts and logistics were flawless."

— Mere, Site Supervisor, Fiji

"Communication was direct and reassuring from day one."

— Johan, Procurement, South Africa

"We trust Main Switch for high-stakes shutdowns."

— Noor, Production Manager, Indonesia
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Location & reach

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Head office: 53 Eloff Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Contact

Contact: admin@mainswitchengineering.co.za

WhatsApp / Calls: +27 72 552 0240

Office hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:30–14:30, Sun closed

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Request a quote, call or WhatsApp us at +27 72 552 0240, email admin@mainswitchengineering.co.za, or fill the enquiry form below. Transparent pricing and a clear estimate section give you immediate clarity.

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