Maintenance Manager

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003376/SC

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

45 000

SUMMARY:
Scottburgh. Well-established medium-sized manufacturing company is seeking a technically skilled Maintenance Manager with a strong technical aptitude in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, to join their team. This is a hands-on role combining technical maintenance leadership with the opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency on the production floor. If you’re a solutions-oriented professional with strong engineering know-how and a passion for improving processes, we’d love to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Production:

Develop and implement maintenance procedures and schedules

Inspect facilities and equipment; oversee repairs and installations

Manage maintenance inventory, budgets, and contractor relationships

Keep maintenance logs and report breakdowns and activities

Identify risks and suggest improvements to production flow

Ensure compliance with SHE regulations and the Labour Act

Supervise maintenance staff

Machine Building:

Improve productivity by upgrading existing machinery

Prepare CAPEX proposals for capacity and efficiency upgrades

Diagnose and resolve machinery faults

Enhance safety through equipment modifications

Recommission second-hand equipment where feasible

Implement systems to reduce energy consumption

Requirements:

Strong technical aptitude in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems

Solid understanding of engineering principles and maintenance best practices

Proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and stay within budget

Willingness to adapt to flexible working hours when necessary

High level of discipline, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

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