Maintenance Manager

CareerCare-SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety and ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and managerial experience in an ISO-accredited environment. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, leading a maintenance team, and maintaining effective communication with production teams.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years’ managerial experience in a fast-paced, ISO-accredited manufacturing environment.
• Strong project costing, budgeting, and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of OHS Act and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS, Environmental, and ISO standards.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across production, warehousing, and facilities.
• Lead and motivate the maintenance team for optimal performance.
• Manage maintenance budgets, costs, and project implementation.
• Maintain relationships with service providers and ensure tool/equipment readiness.
• Drive communication between maintenance and production teams.
• Conduct inspections and implement preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Project costing

Budgeting

Leadership

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Millwright trade

Job description

Maintenance Manager position available in Cape Town.

Responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations in a chemical manufacturing environment, including facilities, utilities, and equipment.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ISO standards while managing budgets, staff, and contractors through effective preventive and breakdown maintenance planning.

Salary: Up to R75,000 CTC per month, negotiable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with OHS, Environmental, and ISO standards.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across production, warehousing, and facilities.
• Lead and motivate the maintenance team for optimal performance.
• Manage maintenance budgets, costs, and project implementation.
• Maintain relationships with service providers and ensure tool/equipment readiness.
• Drive communication between maintenance and production teams.
• Conduct inspections and implement preventative maintenance schedules.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Millwright trade.
• 5–6 years’ managerial experience in a fast-paced, ISO‑accredited manufacturing environment.
• Strong project costing, budgeting, and administrative skills.
• Excellent MS Office proficiency and knowledge of OHS Act and ISO standards.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license and reliable transport.