Maintenance Manager

People Dimension; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 406,000 - 487,000; Full time

Job summary

People Dimension in Hammanskraal, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function of a plastics and industrial manufacturing facility. You will oversee machinery, systems, and processes to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The role requires coordinating external contractors, planning preventive maintenance, and documenting activities while minimising downtime and supporting other operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing/factory environments.
• Experience managing external contractors and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and implementation of systems.
• Manage the day-to-day maintenance requirements of the factory.
• Ensure machinery is maintained appropriately.
• Identify maintenance issues and coordinate solutions to minimise factory downtime.
• Assist with other operational duties when required.
• Ensure maintenance-related activities are properly organised and documented.

Skills

Engineering background

Maintenance experience

Factory environment

Equipment knowledge

Contractor management

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Hammanskraal, operating within the plastics and industrial manufacturing sector. They are looking for an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance function of their factory and ensure that production machinery, equipment, and related systems remain operational, safe, and well maintained.

The successful candidate will play a key role in minimising downtime, managing maintenance activities, coordinating contractors and suppliers, and ensuring that maintenance requirements are effectively planned and executed.

Duties & Responsibilities

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  Duties & Responsibilities:

  
  
  
  

  • Oversee the maintenance and implementation of systems.

  
  

  • Manage the day-to-day maintenance requirements of the factory.

  
  

  • Ensure machinery is maintained appropriately.

  
  

  • Identify maintenance issues and coordinate solutions to minimise factory downtime.

  
  

  • Assist with other operational duties and responsibilities when required.

  
  

  • Ensure maintenance-related activities are properly organised and documented.

  
  
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

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  TechnicalRequirements:

  
  
  
  

  • Relevant engineering, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or technical qualification would be advantageous.

  
  

  • Must have previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.

  
  

  • Experience with factory production machinery.

  
  

  • Good understanding and knowledge of engineering and machinery systems.

  
  

  • Experience managing external contractors and service providers.

  
  
  
  

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  Management/Operational Requirements:

  
  
  
  

  • Strong organisational and planning skills.

  
  

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  

  • Ability to manage breakdowns and urgent maintenance requirements under pressure.

  
  

  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  
  

  • Ability to manage suppliers, contractors, quotations, and parts orders.

  
  

  • Must be flexible and willing to assist in other areas when required.

  
  
  
  

Package & Remuneration

R 40 000 CTC pm.