Maintenance Engineering Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid & life insurance

Company car / car allowance

Pension & provident fund

Career progression

Training & development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Manager in Vereeniging to lead a team of engineers and technicians across preventive and predictive maintenance programs. You will drive reliability, safety, and cost efficiency while shaping maintenance strategy and budgets.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering degree with 7+ years in industrial maintenance and at least 3 years in a leadership role, plus strong CMMS experience and automotive sector exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• 7+ years in industrial maintenance.
• 3+ years in a management/supervisory role.
• Proven preventive/predictive maintenance experience.
• CMMS experience (SAP PM, Maximo).
• Automotive manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Oversee budget and optimize resource allocation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for maintenance.
• Implement CMMS for work orders, history tracking, and analysis.
• Conduct RCA for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the automotive manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to oversee and optimize all maintenance operations at their extensive facility in Vereeniging . This leadership position is critical for ensuring the uptime, reliability, and efficiency of all production machinery and plant infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing a team of maintenance engineers and technicians, developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, a proven track record in managing maintenance departments, and exceptional leadership and organizational skills. This is a key role within the operations team, crucial for maintaining production continuity and driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production equipment and facilities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of maintenance engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Ensure the efficient and safe execution of all maintenance activities, including reactive maintenance.
• Oversee the maintenance budget, controlling costs and ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement processes for maintenance consumables and equipment.
• Implement and champion the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management, history tracking, and performance analysis.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to maintenance operations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing robust preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong knowledge of various manufacturing equipment and industrial systems.
• Proficiency in using CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Vereeniging , Gauteng.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary package.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and life insurance.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Generous pension fund and provident fund.
• Significant opportunities for career progression.
• Access to advanced training and development programs.
• Relocation assistance provided.