Maintenance Manager (Automotive)

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager. In this role, you will lead the maintenance team to ensure safety and operational excellence, oversee corrective actions, and maintain equipment documentation. A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are essential. Salary is R92,000 per month with benefits.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• 10+ years of supervisory experience in a sizable manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated track record of job progression, stability, and measurable impact.
• Must have managed a team of more than 15 employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team and observe all safety programs.
• Direct analysis of mechanical and operational problems.
• Oversee proper records for safety management procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

Job description

Maintenance Manager (Automotive) required in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and equivalent experience
• Government Certificate of Competency qualification (GCC) advantageous
• 10+ years of supervisory experience in a sizable manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated track record of job progression, stability, and measurable impact
• High energy and a sense of urgency
• Extremely reliable and motivated
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to continual process improvement and quality standards
• Must have managed a team of more than 15 employees

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead maintenance team to observe all safety programs that help ensure the protection of all plant employees and visitors
• Direct the analysis of mechanical and operational problems on plant equipment, overseeing the planning and implementation of corrective action as a member of the plant’s steering team
• Direct and maintain proper records for process safety management procedures and requirements
• Coordinate with engineering staff when necessary to facilitate project completions
• Represent the company’s position and interest in dealing with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants
• Prepare purchase orders for the acquisitions of equipment and services as appropriate
• Oversee the continuous monitoring of production and processing equipment for proper operation
• Create, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance program of production including inspection of plant equipment and inventory replenishing system for parts
• Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment
• Maintain organization of maintenance repair area and any other area where work is in progress
• Prepare daily activity plans for maintenance team personnel
• Practice good management principles and adhere to established best practices in hiring, promoting, directing, reviewing, disciplining, and motivating employees
• Any other duties that can ensure successful company operation

Salary: R92 000 per month CTC commensurate with qualification and experience with benefits.