Electrical Maintenance Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026505/Nthat

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A hands-on Electrical Foreman is required to lead maintenance teams and drive plant reliability in a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

This role is ideal for a strong, execution-driven leader who can take full ownership of electrical maintenance within a continuous production environment. You will manage a team of artisans, ensuring equipment availability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high safety and quality standards across the plant.
You’ll be responsible for driving preventative maintenance strategies, resolving breakdowns efficiently, and improving overall equipment reliability.

Education:

Grade 12
N4 or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Recognised Electrical Trade Test (essential)

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum 7 years’ experience in FMCG plant electrical maintenance
Experience in continuous manufacturing environments
Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance experience
Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience (advantageous)
Knowledge of OHS Act and relevant legislation
Exposure to maintenance systems, procurement processes, and contractor management

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage electrical artisans to ensure plant uptime
Execute preventative maintenance and attend to breakdowns
Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards
Manage spare parts, suppliers, and external service providers
Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices and equipment reliability
Coach and develop team members to enhance performance

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For more information contact:
Nthato Gumede

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