Maintenance Manager

Sydsen Group (Pty) Ltd; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mpumalanga is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee site-wide maintenance and ensure zero unplanned downtime. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in heavy industry maintenance and a strong technical background in both electrical and mechanical disciplines. This one-year contract position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on plant reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the maintenance field in heavy industry.
• Practical experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Integrate safety protocols into maintenance plans.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Problem solving

Team building

Planning

Decision making

Education

BSc, BEng, BTech, National Diploma in Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Factories

Post graduate management qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Are you a heavy-industry powerhouse ready to drive world-class plant reliability for the next 12 months?

Our client – a leader in high-stakes industrial operations – needs a battle-tested Maintenance Manager to take full command of site-wide maintenance and deliver zero unplanned downtime in one of South Africa’s most critical production environments.

Our client in the Engineering sector is looking for a Maintenance Manager (GCC Factories) to join their team for a one year contract in Mpumalanga, Witbank.

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng, BTech, National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Factories
• Post graduate management qualification.
• 10+ Years’ experience the maintenance field in heavy industry.
• Practical experience in both the electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in WCM
• 5+ Years’ middle / departmental management experience in asset / maintenance management in heavy industry.
• Prior GMR 2.1 / 2.7 legal appointment, demonstrating good understanding of the OHSAct and its regulations, with 5+ years' experience holding such an appointment.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

Additional requirements

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
• Experience in asset maintenance systems and strategies
• Good knowledge of maintenance principles and practices and experience in implementing systems and strategies for asset maintenance
• and planning
• Good knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical systems and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving problems and making decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and efficient working environment for all employees.
• Promote a culture of safety compliance across the organization.
• Integrate safety protocols into maintenance plans and execution.
• Maintain compliance with organizational and legal safety standards, ensuring timely statutory inspections.
• Verify that all equipment and machinery meet applicable health and safety regulations and standards.
• Advise superintendents and management on statutory requirements for their assets and support compliance efforts.
• Ensure contractors adhere to site regulations and legal safety requirements.
• Fulfill duties as a GMR 2.1 appointee.
• Collaborate with finance to develop and manage the maintenance budget, achieving cost efficiencies.
• Contribute to the 5-year capital expenditure plan.
• Optimize resources for maintenance execution.
• Implement systems for forward-looking maintenance cost forecasting to support annual budgets and monthly projections.
• Identify and pursue cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prepare and submit regular maintenance reports to management.
• Maintain and update the asset risk register.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance programs on schedule.
• Analyze operational and administrative issues, recommending and implementing effective solutions.
• Monitor, record, and report on utilities consumption.
• Oversee maintenance for safety, efficiency, quality, budget adherence, and resource optimization.
• Uphold high housekeeping standards in responsible areas.
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance and repair activities to maximize asset returns.
• Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, partnership, and effective communication across teams.
• Develop plans to minimize costs via efficient use of personnel, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Implement maintenance strategies and practices aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish accountability for problem-solving and cost reduction within teams.
• Provide technical support for plant maintenance and repairs.
• Generate reports, analyze data, and recommend improvements for plants and facilities.
• Draft tender specifications for outsourced services and equipment procurement.
• Hold teams accountable for peak efficiency and quality in maintenance performance.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Manage a critical spares list, coordinate with procurement for availability, and maintain effective stock control for consumables and spares.
• Conduct breakdown investigations using root cause analysis and similar methods.
• Track and report on plant availability, utilization, and KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR).
• Maintain accurate maintenance and statutory records.
• Coordinate all plant shutdown maintenance activities.
• Enhance reliability through informed decisions and initiatives to maximize output and quality.
• Identify improvement areas in maintenance, equipment performance, and quality management; implement supporting systems and processes.
• Ensure maintenance reporting complies with policies and procedures.
• Provide input on business cases for capital projects and support delivery to meet economic and operational targets.
• Report on KPIs, highlighting key developments to senior management.
• Implement risk mitigation to eliminate major or repeat incidents and unplanned outages.
• Promote ongoing risk assessment and continuous improvement in operations.
• Assess asset risks and plan for acquisition, maintenance, replacement, and disposal in collaboration with the Asset Manager.
• Prioritize critical assets and ensure their effective management.
• Support root cause analysis on failures to improve reliability, in partnership with the Asset Manager and reliability engineers.