MAINTENANCE MANAGER – ENGINEERING / 12-MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITBANK)

University of Fort Hare; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee site maintenance activities. Key responsibilities include ensuring maximum plant and equipment availability while complying with safety and legal standards. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Engineering, along with significant management experience in heavy industry maintenance. This role offers competitive remuneration and a permanent position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ management experience in heavy industry maintenance.
• Strong understanding of OSH Act compliance and maintenance standards.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum plant and equipment availability.
• Uphold safety, legal compliance, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Budgeting

OSH Act compliance

Education

Degree/National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GCC Factories qualification

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

2025-11-04 - 2025-12-04

Permanent

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Engineering, Mining and Civil

A skilled Maintenance Manager is required to lead and oversee all site maintenance activities, ensuring maximum plant and equipment availability while upholding safety, legal compliance, and cost efficiency. The role involves strategic planning, resource management, contractor oversight, and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• GCC Factories qualification.
• 5+ years’ management experience in heavy industry maintenance.
• Previous legal appointment under GMR 2.1 / 2.7.
• Strong understanding of OSH Act compliance and maintenance standards.
• Proven ability in leadership, problem-solving, planning, and budgeting.
• Valid driver’s license, own transport, and proficiency in MS Office.

Advantageous

• Postgraduate management qualification.
• 10+ years’ heavy industry maintenance experience.
• Experience in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Project management exposure, CMMS proficiency, and/or WCM background.