Group Maintenance Manager

QE Services IT Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance strategies and ensure compliance across their operations. This role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a focus on hydrocarbon processing and team management. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in maintenance management, compliance, and environmental systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hydrocarbon processing maintenance management experience, ideally as GMR2.1.
• Strong business, technical, commercial, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance strategies and ensure implementation across operations.
• Provide expertise to Maintenance Managers for strategy execution.
• Ensure compliance programs are in place and monitor adherence.

Skills

Maintenance Management

Compliance

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Management

Problem-solving

Statistical Techniques

Team Management

Cost Control

Communication Skills

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

GCC Certification

Job description

My client based in Durban is currently looking for a Group Maintenance Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

Industry

IT / Finance

Responsibilities

1. Execute company maintenance strategies and ensure their implementation across manufacturing operations and terminals.
2. Provide expertise to branch / terminal Maintenance Managers for proper strategy execution.
3. Ensure statutory compliance programs are in place at all sites and monitor adherence.
4. Offer technical expertise to Maintenance Managers / mechanical engineers.
5. Review and approve maintenance budgets and monitor compliance.
6. Support training and development plans for maintenance staff.
7. Provide engineering support.
8. Manage line supervision for one direct report.

Experience

• BSc Mechanical Engineering degree.
• GCC certification.
• IT competency.
• Minimum 5 years' hydrocarbon processing maintenance management experience, ideally as GMR2.1.
• Knowledge of problem-solving and statistical techniques.
• Familiarity with environmental and maintenance management systems.
• Proven team management skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement and cost control.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and related regulations.
• Strong business, technical, commercial, and communication skills.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership abilities, both business and authentic leadership.
• Strategic thinking and initiative driving.
• Commitment to compliance and site optimization.
• Team development and effective collaboration.
• Excellent knowledge of SA OHSACT.

If you are ready for the next step in your career, please send your updated CV to [Email Address Removed] for review.

Desired Skills

• Maintenance Management
• Compliance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Management