Maintenance Leader: Reliability & Cost Optimization

Durpro Workforce Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Durpro Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the plant's maintenance strategy and drive reliability across electrical and mechanical systems.

You will oversee planning, supplier management, and safety compliance while coordinating with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and costs. The role requires strong leadership and a track record in heavy industry maintenance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required and GCC Factories accreditation where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance methodologies, safety standards, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall maintenance strategy for the plant.
• Maintain current knowledge of maintenance methods and diagnostic practices.
• Identify gaps to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Plan asset renewal and overhaul for sustainability.
• Ensure safe, efficient maintenance per procedures and schedules.
• Provide engineering support for mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability at all times.
• Identify critical spares and manage procurement.
• Implement preventive maintenance to minimize repairs over time.
• Plan major and annual shutdowns and resource needs.
• Coordinate with plant departments to align maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance requests with a focus on cost and downtime reduction.
• Develop talent and succession plans for the maintenance team.
• Maintain timely documentation and regular maintenance reports.
• Manage contractors and suppliers for quality and compliance.
• Ensure health, safety, regulatory, and environmental standards are met.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits; implement corrective actions.
• Identify and manage projects to improve equipment and safety performance.
• Drive improvement programs and provide technical leadership.
• Liaise with third parties to maintain or improve equipment standards.
• Monitor technical developments and project outcomes.
• Oversee HR processes within the maintenance unit.
• Address people-related issues and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Maintenance strategy

Equipment reliability

Leadership

Budgeting

Procurement

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Team development

HSE awareness

Communication

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree

GCC Factories

Job description

Durpro Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the plant's maintenance strategy and drive reliability across electrical and mechanical systems.

You will oversee planning, supplier management, and safety compliance while coordinating with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and costs. The role requires strong leadership and a track record in heavy industry maintenance.