Asset Engineering Manager

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment has a South Africa-based role seeking an experienced engineer to develop and implement asset management and maintenance strategies across plant equipment and facilities.

You will lead engineering teams, drive preventative maintenance, ensure compliance with safety standards, and optimize systems including HVAC, boilers, and building management.

A GCC for Factories and a mechanical or electrical degree are required, with at least seven years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or national diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
• GCC for Factories certification is required.
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering or facilities management.
• Strong HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps and utilities experience.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management and maintenance strategies.
• Oversee plant equipment, facilities infrastructure and engineering systems.
• Drive preventative maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Manage engineering teams, maintenance operations and resources.
• Lead technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

HVAC experience

Building Management Systems

Education

Degree / National Diploma in Mechanical OR electrical Engineering

GCC for Factories

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management and maintenance strategies.
• Oversee plant equipment, facilities infrastructure and engineering systems.
• Drive preventative maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Manage engineering teams, maintenance operations and resources.
• Lead technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and occupational health and safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree / National Diploma in Mechanical OR electrical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Factories.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years in engineering or facilities management.
• Strong experience with HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps and utilities.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems, electrical systems and relevant engineering standards.
• Proven asset management, team leadership and maintenance planning experience.
• Building automation systems and negative-pressure ventilation experience.