Group Leader: Maintenance (Automotive)

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Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Group Leader: Maintenance who will be pivotal in ensuring the operational efficiency of machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance activities, ensuring safety and productivity within the team while leveraging their engineering background and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in engineering/maintenance in automotive.
• Supervisory experience in production/operations management.
• Knowledge of ISO systems and the OHS Act.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance KPAs for stable production.
• Maintain high availability of machines and equipment.
• Lead the team to operate safely and improve productivity.

Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Purchasing/Sourcing Skills

Computer literacy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Innovative ideas and planning abilities

Judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

National Diploma/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Job description

Group Leader: Maintenance (Automotive)

Recruiter: Hlabahlosile

Job Ref: Cariena/Elmarie

Date posted: Monday, June 23, 2025

Location: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Salary: Negotiable

SUMMARY:

The Group Leader: Maintenance will ensure all KPAs of maintenance to attain and sustain stable production by ensuring high availability of machines and equipment, continually improving equipment to meet plant productivity targets, and ensuring the teams operate safely.

POSITION INFO:

Industry: Automotive

Education & Experience:

• National Diploma/ BTech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics
• 3-5 years’ experience in an engineering/maintenance department within the automotive industry, including experience in Instrumentation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Safety.
• 3-5 years of Supervisory Experience (Production / Operation Management)
• Knowledge of ISO Systems and Standards
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) at an intermediate skill level
• Purchasing/Sourcing Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CMMS or other Maintenance systems
• Experience in an Automated Manufacturing Environment
• Innovative ideas and planning abilities
• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks