Maintenance Manager

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

E.L003187/BG

Date posted:

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Location:

Uitenhage, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable Monthly

SUMMARY:
New vacancy!! Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Maintenance Manager to join their team in Kariega/Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

Direct the manufacturing engineers/ process specialists, in defining technical specifications for new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities including leading the projects launches and production transfers.
Direct and coordinate both repair and preventative maintenance requirements for all equipment in the plant.
Support continuous improvement efforts: propose and implement continuous productivity, efficiency and quality improvement actions for the facility.
Support the development of target material & information flow analysis and plant layout.
Develop capital budget requirements to adhere to established facility standards.
Define and monitor quality, cost and delivery objectives given to external companies when intervening: subcontracting, ordinary and major maintenance actions, energy, security systems.
Direct the management of spare parts and consumables warehouses for the plant.
Recommend safety policies and assure safety/legal controls are tested and reliable.
Be responsible for the computer aided maintenance management system for the plant.
Ensure the continuous development and coaching of maintenance & manufacturing engineering team.
Direct plant manufacturing engineering standard applications and strategic intent.

Job Requirements:

Degree in engineering, with a specialisation in mechanics and automation.
At least 7 years of maintenance/engineering experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in managerial positions.
Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety & Environment skills.

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