Maintenance Manager - Mbombela

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation sector is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee daily operations at their plant. The successful candidate will manage a skilled team, ensuring efficient operation of mechanical and electrical systems while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in maintenance management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering roles.
• 2-4 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience with power generation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations of the power plant.
• Manage a team of skilled technicians.
• Ensure mechanical and electrical systems operate efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance operations of the power plant. This includes managing a team of skilled technicians and ensuring that mechanical and electrical systems are operating efficiently ...

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering roles within industrial/manufacturing environments.

• At least 2–4 years in a similar managerial or leadership role.

• Proven experience with boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, and stock control.

• Competency in CMMS and understanding of preventative maintenance frameworks.

• Knowledge of General Machinery Regulations is advantageous.

Key Attributes

• Strong understanding of power plant operations, maintenance risks, and regulatory compliance.

• Solid grasp of SHERQ management systems, occupational health, and industrial safety practices.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Skilled in negotiation, project management, and performance optimisation.

• Proficient in risk assessment, report writing, and maintenance auditing.

• Excellent computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Proactive and responsive to emergency maintenance situations.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.