Regional Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Water Solutions industry is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager to lead and enhance maintenance and asset management practices across operations in the Cape Town, Macassar

POSITION INFO:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Play a strategic leadership role in shaping and implementing the Company's asset management strategy while ensuring contractual compliance and operational excellence. Lead and mentor maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Conduct monthly GMR 2.1 plant inspections and audits (plant total installed electrical power > 12,000 kW), ensuring timely corrective actions and compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop implementation of Company's asset management policy, strategy and objectives. Manage the maintenance processes to ensure the optimal functioning of production processes \/ operations. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, contractual agreements and safety guidelines. Drive the implementation and optimization of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including spares and asset lifecycle management. Champion technology-driven maintenance practices, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and digital maintenance systems. Manage condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis and infrared scanning to improve asset reliability. Develop and maintain operational and strategic maintenance reports to support data driven decision making. Coordinate with suppliers and service providers regarding spares, equipment and materials. Ensure preventative maintenance and spares management systems are effectively implemented and maintained. Provide guidance on breakdowns, corrective maintenance and root cause analysis to minimise downtime and improve system performance. Conduct maintenance audits and compile corrective action plans. Maintain effective administration, reporting and control procedures to meet performance objectives. Ensure efficient resource planning and management to achieve operational targets. Maintain high levels of client satisfaction by delivering professional and reliable service. Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration between sites and the engineering department to strengthen organisational capability. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES Graduated and certificated Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BEng \/ BSc or equivalent) (Mechanical preferred); Holder of a valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Factories); Minimum of 7 years postgraduate practical experience in relevant operation, maintenance and safety of machinery management & project execution experience. Proven record of satisfactory prior performance and extensive experience in maintenance of large scale E,M&I installations. GCC Certificate (Government ticket) is compulsory. Business skills- Prioritisation, co-ordination ability, goal-directed, problem- solving, teamwork, analytical ability, controlling, planning and organizing, communication. Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy, asset management and reliability improvement. Strong leadership capability with proven experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams. Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience. Strong business and management skills, including prioritisation, coordination, planning and problem solving. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong analytical ability and decision-making skills. Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and innovation. Experience in planned maintenance and project management.