PLANT MANAGER MOBILE EQUIPMENT FLEET

Recruiter:

Bridge Personnel Concepts

Job Ref:

3133981429

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:
Plant Manager Purpose of the Role The Plant Manager is responsible for the strategic management, availability, reliability, and cost-effective utilisation of the company’s mobile equipment fleet . The role ensures that all construction and mining equipment—including excavators, front-end loaders, drill rigs, and articulated dump trucks—are maintained, deployed, and replaced in a manner that maximises productivity while minimising operating cost and downtime . The Plant Manager will develop and execute the plant strategy , oversee maintenance and lifecycle planning, manage plant personnel, and ensure compliance with safety, OEM, and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Plant Strategy & Asset Management Fleet Availability & Maintenance Operational Support Cost Control & Budget Management Procurement & Supplier Management Systems, Data & Technology Compliance, Safety & Governance Team Leadership Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Fleet mechanical availability Equipment utilisation Maintenance cost per operating hour Downtime reduction Fleet lifecycle cost optimisation Compliance with safety and statutory requirements On-time equipment availability for operations Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in: Mechanical Engineering Or: Qualified Artisan (Heavy Duty Earthmoving Equipment) combined with: Post Qualifying Technical\/Management Qualifications (Non Negotiable) Experience Requirements 10–15 years experience in heavy mobile equipment or mining\/construction plant management. Proven experience managing fleets including: Excavators Loaders Drill rigs Articulated dump trucks Experience in maintenance strategy, reliability engineering, and fleet optimisation . Experience managing large maintenance teams and budgets . Key Competencies Strategic asset management Mechanical and equipment expertise Financial and cost control skills Leadership and people management Analytical and data-driven decision making Negotiation and supplier management Strong operational understanding of mining or construction environments Key Interfaces Operations \/ Site Management Finance Department Procurement Health & Safety OEM Suppliers External Maintenance Providers Additional Desirable Skills Experience with fleet management systems . Knowledge of equipment component rebuild programs . Experience implementing reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) strategies

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

PLANT MANAGER MOBILE EQUIPMENT FLEET
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
49 days ago

Sales and Marketing Manager Plant Protection
Location: South Africa
Salary: Market Related
A well-established provider of sustainable and innovative crop protection solutions is seeking a Sales and Marketing manager to develop and execute the company's commercial, marketing, and business development strategy. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering sales growth, profitability, market share expansion, business planning, forecasting, distributor management, and technic...
8 days ago

Manufacturing Plant Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced plant manager to lead and oversee all aspects of production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement within a high-volume manufacturing environment.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a technically strong individual with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, managing engineering projec...
12 days ago

LCS Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
LCS manager
2 days ago

Senior Draughtpserson
Location: Germiston
Salary: Market related
Produce concept and detailed 3D models, overall layouts, designs, G.A. and detail drawings for proje
2 days ago

Senior Project Engineer
Location: Germiston
Salary: Market related
Plans, designs, manages & oversees modular process plant projects.
2 days ago

Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1 200 000 Annually
A company in the services sector is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to play a key role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and contract accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who thrives on delivering accurate financial insights, supporting business performance, and contributing to strategic decision-making w...
6 days ago

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1 200 000 Annually
A company in the services sector is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to play a key role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and contract accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who thrives on delivering accurate financial insights, supporting business performance, and contributing to strategic decision-making w...
7 days ago

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1 200 000 Annually
A company in the services sector is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to play a key role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and contract accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who thrives on delivering accurate financial insights, supporting business performance, and contributing to strategic decision-making w...
7 days ago

Instrument Technician Robotics
Location: Carletonville, Mpumalanga
Salary: Salary, provident, medical aid contribution (optional)
Seeking Trade-Tested Instrument Tech. Fault finding on control systems. Maintenance & calibration of instrumentation. At least a T2 or N5. Min 5 years’ experience as Instrument Tech. Knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming.
7 days ago