Facilities & Maintenance Manager

weir; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager in Isando to lead maintenance for buildings, infrastructure and critical systems on site. You will develop preventive maintenance plans, manage budgets and KPIs, and oversee contractors to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires 5–10 years in multidisciplinary maintenance within industrial or mining environments, GCC and GMR 2.1, and strong leadership capabilities. Isando–based, onsite work with global reach.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related Engineering with maintenance management experience.
• Valid GCC and GMR 2.1 competency as required by legislation.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams in large facilities.
• Proven expertise in maintenance strategy, compliance and contractor management.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and communication with a safety-first mindset.
• MBA or Project Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safety first: demonstrate 100% commitment to zero-harm behaviors and safety culture.
• Oversee maintenance of buildings, infrastructure and critical systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection).
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and coordinate repairs with contractors.
• Implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize reliability.
• Develop and execute annual and long-term maintenance plans; manage KPIs and budget control.
• Identify CAPEX needs and manage CAPEX projects from initiation to handover.
• Lead engineering and maintenance projects; ensure timely delivery with minimal disruption.
• Oversee contractor management and ensure safety, technical and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team; drive continuous improvement.
• Manage procurement, stores and cost control; optimize spares.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-first mindset

Maintenance management

Contractor management

Budget control

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

GMR 2.1 competency/experience

Job description

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Location: Isando

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
• GMR 2.1 / Legal Appointment Responsibilities: Fulfil statutory and safety obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, ensuring machinery, plant and facilities are maintained safely and compliant. Manage inspections, certifications, risk assessments and incident investigations. Liaise with stakeholders and enforce corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Facility Maintenance: Oversee maintenance of buildings, infrastructure and critical systems such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection. Develop preventive maintenance programs, coordinate repairs and manage contractors to ensure minimal operational disruption.
• Plant, Equipment and Asset Maintenance: Implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and asset life. Monitor performance metrics, conduct root‑cause analyses and lead reliability improvement initiatives. Manage critical spares and maintenance backlog effectively.
• Maintenance Planning and Management: Develop and execute annual and long‑term maintenance plans aligned with operational goals. Manage KPIs, planned shutdowns, resource optimization and budget control. Ensure maintenance activities follow approved procedures and safety standards.
• CAPEX Management: Identify and develop capital expenditure needs based on asset condition and business priorities. Prepare scopes, business cases and manage CAPEX projects from initiation to handover, ensuring compliance with company policies and technical requirements.
• Project Management: Lead engineering and maintenance projects, coordinating resources, managing risks and ensuring quality and timely delivery with minimal operational impact. Conduct post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Contractor Management: Oversee contractors to ensure compliance with safety, technical, and statutory requirements. Monitor performance, conduct reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• People Management: Lead and develop the maintenance team, set performance expectations, conduct reviews, identify training needs, and foster teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Procurement, Stores and Cost Control: Manage maintenance budgets, approve purchases, control spares inventory, collaborate with procurement for supplier selection and seek cost optimisation opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Must-haves:
• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related Engineering, or relevant technical qualification with significant maintenance management experience.
• A valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC).
• Appropriate GMR 2.1 competency, appointment and experience as required by the applicable legislation and operating environment.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams in industrial, manufacturing, mining, or large‑facility environments.
• Proven expertise in maintenance strategy, statutory compliance and contractor management.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making and communication skills with a safety‑first mindset.
• Nice‑to‑haves:
• MBA or Project Management certification.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, & delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and saf