Maintenance Manager

Transnet SOC Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee ongoing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment availability and customer satisfaction. The role requires engineering qualifications, extensive experience in maintenance strategies, and strong problem-solving skills. Candidates must have relevant engineering licenses and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Driver’s license (minimum of code 08).
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Implement maintenance strategies for dredging services.
• Manage routine operational maintenance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage operating expenses.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Maintenance principles

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

2nd Engineer >3000 kW Engineering Officer of the Watch (STCW)

Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations) license

Job description

To plan, organise, and control ongoing maintenance to ensure maximum equipment availability.

Position Outputs

• Implement maintenance strategies for dredging services.
• Manage routine operational maintenance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage operating expenses.
• Maintain controlled stock levels for maintenance purposes with MTO.
• Ensure sound corporate governance and risk management to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure effective and efficient business processes for long-term profitability.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements

• 2nd Engineer >3000 kW Engineering Officer of the Watch (STCW), or
• Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations) license, or
• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Mechanical Engineering, with Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch STCW III/1 license, and minimum relevant experience of 5 years.
• Driver’s license (minimum of code 08).
• Willingness to travel as required and approved.

Competencies

• Maintenance principles.
• Interpretation of specifications and drawings.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Overall knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of high and low voltage company policies.
• Understanding of OHS Act and SOLAS regulations.

Note: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.