Head of Engineering & Maintenance Manager

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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEE VACANCY – Head of Engineering & Maintenance Manager We are seeking an accomplished senior engineering leader to head the Engineering and Maintenance function. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across plant engineering, maintenance, capital investment and continuous improvement, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operations. Role Purpose Lead the development and execution of engineering and maintenance strategies that improve asset reliability, production capability, quality, safety and financial performance. The role partners with plant management to deliver investment projects, optimise processes and embed sustainable Lean and continuous-improvement practices. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Lead engineering and maintenance strategy, planning and execution in support of plant objectives. Manage capital investment, plant optimisation and engineering projects from business case through commissioning and handover. Analyse production processes and methods to identify improvement opportunities and assess technical and financial feasibility. Drive standardisation of workflows, resource optimisation and cost-effective use of plant assets. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using 5S, Lean and related methodologies to improve organisational, technological and safety performance. Coordinate the specification, installation, commissioning and performance validation of new equipment and machinery. Develop maintenance plans and reliability practices that minimise downtime and support production continuity. Maintain accurate documentation for processes, projects, investments and engineering changes. Own investment and CAPEX budgets, including forecasting, cost control, reporting and delivery against approved plans. Promote compliance with quality, safety and applicable operational standards. QUALIFICATIONS ➢ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a comparable engineering discipline. ➢ A postgraduate engineering or business qualification will be advantageous. ➢ Formal training or certification in Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma or a related methodology is desirable. ➢ Government Certificate of Competence (GCC) will be advantageous ➢ Registration with a recognised professional engineering body will be advantageous. WORK EXPERIENCE o At least 10 years’ relevant engineering and maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including a minimum of five years in a senior management role. o Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams. o Proven delivery of major CAPEX, equipment installation, commissioning and plant optimisation projects. o Strong experience in maintenance strategy, asset reliability, process improvement and cost management. o Automotive manufacturing experience is highly desirable. o Working knowledge of Lean principles, 5S and continuous-improvement practices. OTHER REQUIREMENTS ✓ Strong technical, technological and commercial acumen. ✓ Advanced computer literacy, including strong Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills. ✓ High quality awareness and a disciplined, process-oriented mindset. ✓ Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, communication and influencing skills. ✓ Sound judgement, accountability and the ability to make decisions in a demanding operational environment. ✓ Professional proficiency in English; German language capability will be advantageous. Apply now if you are a strategic, hands-on engineering leader who can translate technical expertise into safe, reliable and commercially sustainable plant performance. If you feel that you meet these requirements, please submit your CV and application form with the relevant proof of qualifications and a covering letter to Satha Naidoo. This is a staff graded position and the company reserves the right not to appoint should a suitable candidate not be found. Candidates should be prepared to undergo external assessments as part of the selection process. The appointment will be made in line with the Company EE goals and objectives. AM, AF , are encouraged to apply. Ensure that your Ditto profile is up to date with correct cell phone number and email address. Check your spam emails during the recruitment process, as communication will be sent via the system. If you don’t hear from us by 30 October 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Date or Release: 2026\/10\/13 Date of removal: 2026\/10\/20