Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Department: Maintenance
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 June 2026

About Us

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Management & Asset Reliability

• Manage all preventative, planned, corrective, emergency, refurbishment, and replacement maintenance activities.
• Ensure all plant, machinery, infrastructure, buildings, roads, workshops, wash bays, and ancillary equipment are maintained to the highest operational standards.
• Implement and manage a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OEM requirements, industry best practices, and applicable ISO standards.
• Manage plant commissioning activities for new and modified equipment.

Electrical, Mechanical & Instrumentation Management

• Oversee electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, PLC, and SCADA maintenance activities.
• Manage electrical systems, instrumentation setups, process control systems, and automated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance of plant control systems, electrical infrastructure, and instrumentation assets.
• Support troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance optimization of operational equipment.
• Lead initiatives to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Workshop & Contractor Management

• Manage workshop operations, maintenance personnel, and external service providers.
• Ensure maintenance and fabrication work meets required quality standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure all work complies with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Control workshop tools, equipment, maintenance inventory, and spare parts.
• Manage procurement requirements in line with company policies and approved budgets.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Manage team performance, productivity, and discipline.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development requirements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning initiatives within the maintenance department.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and safety.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Act as the responsible person for maintenance activities in terms of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance within maintenance operations.
• Lead maintenance-related incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in emergency response planning and crisis management activities.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation, inspections, certifications, and compliance records are maintained and up to date.

Budgeting, Reporting & Administration

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, and expenditure controls.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvements.
• Maintain asset registers, calibration records, service reports, maintenance schedules, and inspection records.
• Prepare management reports, project updates, and maintenance performance reports.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are documented accurately and timeously.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, reliability, safety, and cost optimization.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, maintenance methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Support strategic projects aimed at improving plant performance and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Qualified Millwright, Mechanical Engineer, or Electrical Engineer.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience is essential.
• Electrical Control and Instrumentation experience is essential.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a Maintenance Management role within an industrial, manufacturing, processing, environmental services, or heavy engineering environment.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience implementing and managing CMMS systems.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, asset management, and reliability engineering principles.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Sheets, and maintenance management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Maintenance Management
• Asset Reliability & Preventative Maintenance
• Mechanical & Electrical Systems
• Instrumentation & Process Control
• PLC & SCADA Systems
• Root Cause Analysis
• Workshop Management
• Budget Management & Cost Control
• Contractor & Supplier Management
• Project Management
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Team Leadership & Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Communication & Stakeholder Management

What is on Offer

• Competitive market-related remuneration package.
• Opportunity to lead a critical maintenance function within a large-scale operational environment.
• Exposure to diverse plant, equipment, and infrastructure assets.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and technically challenging work environment.
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

How to Apply

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