Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Rpo Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager for their operations in East Rand Gauteng. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in maintenance management, specifically in plastics manufacturing, alongside strong technical and leadership skills. This full-time position offers the chance to oversee comprehensive facility infrastructure and lead a skilled maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar facilities or maintenance management role.
• Expert-level knowledge of electrical panel wiring, PLC/VSD fault-finding and industrial utilities.
• Background in plastics manufacturing (extrusion and/or injection moulding preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead operationally and strategically.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility infrastructure including compressors, chillers, cooling towers and transformers.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance on AC / DC motors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics and panel wiring.
• Perform expert-level PLC and VSD / VFD programming and troubleshooting.
• Lead and manage a skilled team of 7 maintenance technicians.

Skills

Customer Service

Equipment Maintenance

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Safety Procedures

Chillers

Mechanical Equipment

Education

Relevant trade certificate or technical qualification

Job description

A leading manufacturer in plastic extrusion and injection moulding is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to join their dynamic operations team in East Rand Gauteng. With a reputation for high-quality production and innovative design they are looking for a hands‑on technically skilled leader with a strong background in plastics or high‑speed manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility infrastructure including compressors, chillers, cooling towers and transformers
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance on AC / DC motors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics and panel wiring
• Perform expert‑level PLC and VSD / VFD programming and troubleshooting
• Lead and manage a skilled team of 7 maintenance technicians
• Execute preventative maintenance systems and fault elimination strategies
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure uptime of equipment across injection moulding and extrusion lines
• Drive health & safety compliance across facilities and utilities

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar facilities or maintenance management role
• Expert‑level knowledge of electrical panel wiring, PLC / VSD fault‑finding and industrial utilities
• Background in plastics manufacturing (extrusion and/or injection moulding highly preferred)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead both operationally and strategically
• Relevant trade certificate or technical qualification required
• Ready to take the lead at one of South Africa’s top manufacturing facilities

FMCG manufacturing background will be considered

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Facility
• Hand Tools
• Equipment Maintenance
• HVAC
• CMMS
• OSHA
• Electrical Systems
• Safety Procedures
• Chillers
• Mechanical Equipment
• Boilers
• Maintenance Tasks
• Snow Removal
• Air Compressors

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Required Experience

Manager

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