Factory and Maintenance Manager | Gas Generating Systems - Industrial/Manufacturing Industry

Recruiter:

TrudyQ Consulting

Job Ref:

IT 1

Date posted:

Monday, August 24, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related Salary

SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical aptitude and a proven track record in managing and supporting production staff, while taking full accountability for factory operations, medical pipeline installations, and support for the maintenance and installation teams.

POSITION INFO:
A market leader in medical gas and oxygen generation, based in Retreat, Cape Town, is seeking a Factory & Maintenance Manager. Location: Onsite Retreat, Cape Town (Consideration will be given to Cape Town Residents only) Type of employment: Senior Level | Permanent Employment Remuneration: Market Related Minimum requirements: Relevant Degree\/Diploma in Electrical Engineering Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing\/technical industrial industry Proven managerial experience Mandatory experience with Delta PLC systems and programming Knowledge of WPLSoft 2.5 and DOPSoft 4.00 series (highly advantageous) Strong AutoCAD proficiency, particularly for electrical design and technical drawings Experience in electrical panel design and assembly Experience with compressors and\/or vacuum pump systems Experience with oxygen\/gas-generating systems and on-site gas generation installations Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities, particularly with compressors and associated equipment Experience using gas analysers and other measurement and monitoring equipment Strong analytical and technical abilities Willingness to travel throughout Africa when required Must already be based in the Cape Town , as relocation is not an option Key Performance Areas: Assess Customer needs: Compile Bill of Material (BOM) and drawings for quotation purposes Compile Purchase requisitions for maintenance and installations Ensure consistent support to maintenance teams and customers Monitor the implementation of preventative maintenance of the various branches Ensure cost-effective production of Gas Generating Systems (GGS) units in factory Ensure implementation of service and maintenance activities where there are no company branches Test Gas Generating Systems operation Housekeeping Staff Management | Staff development and training

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