General Manager – Maintenance & Projects (Acid Division)

Zibuse Staffing Solutions; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in South Africa is seeking a seasoned GM of Maintenance and Projects to enhance plant reliability and oversee critical infrastructure improvements. This role demands extensive experience in heavy industrial settings, robust leadership capabilities, and a strong background in project management and compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with necessary certifications. Competitive package and dynamic work environment offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape long-term strategies

Work with industry experts

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in chemical or heavy industrial plants.
• 8+ years in senior leadership in maintenance or engineering.
• Proven success in managing CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute maintenance strategies for critical infrastructure.
• Lead CAPEX and operational projects with risk control.
• Optimize OPEX and CAPEX budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Government Certificate of Competency

Job description

Overview

As the GM of Maintenance and Projects, you will spearhead engineering maintenance, project execution, and technical governance within a high-risk processing environment. You will lead a multidisciplinary team managing fixed plant maintenance, shutdown execution, and CAPEX projects, ensuring asset reliability, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Essential)
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories or Mines & Works) (Essential)
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• MBA, MBL, or Postgraduate Qualification in Engineering / Operations Management (Advantageous)

Experience

• 15+ years in chemical, metallurgical, or heavy industrial plants (sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, smelters, refineries, etc.)
• 8+ years in senior leadership within maintenance or engineering
• Proven success in CAPEX projects
• R50 million in a processing plant context
• Demonstrated expertise in plant reliability, statutory inspections, and shutdown execution
• Strong experience engaging with regulators, unions, and OEMs in high-risk environments

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute maintenance strategies for critical acid plant infrastructure
• Enhance plant reliability through predictive maintenance and asset integrity management
• Lead CAPEX and operational projects, ensuring risk control and contractor performance
• Ensure engineering governance and regulatory compliance
• Oversee shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency maintenance management
• Optimize OPEX and CAPEX budgets, driving cost-saving initiatives

Why Join Us?

• Leadership role driving critical infrastructure improvements
• Opportunity to shape long-term maintenance strategies in a high-impact division
• Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and challenging environments

Ready to lead transformation in industrial maintenance and project execution? Apply today and lets build excellence together!