Maintenance Manager: Farming

Fruitways; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager for its Farming unit in the Grabouw/Vyeboom area with operations across multiple farming units. You will lead maintenance, drive capital projects, manage water and waste services, and oversee vehicles and equipment while ensuring safety and governance standards.

The role requires 6+ years in a supervisory maintenance role and a strong ability to translate technical expertise into general management, with proficiency in asset management systems

Qualifications

• N6 with Trade Test or higher in mechanical/civil engineering with strong maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of buildings, dams, roads, bulk water supply and security systems
• Planning and execution of infrastructure-related capital projects
• Management of water, wastewater and solid waste services across farming operations
• Oversight and asset management of vehicles, fleet and farming related equipment including tractors, trailers and spray carts
• Development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules and asset management systems
• Leadership and development of technical and supervisory staff, contractors and service providers
• Full accountability for maintenance and capital budgets
• Ensuring legal compliance with safety, operational and governance standards

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Asset management

Project planning

Electrical & civil infra knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

N6 with Trade Test

National Diploma

B.Tech or B.Eng in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Asset management software

Maintenance dashboards software

Job description

Fruitways is a leading agri-business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

MAINTENANCE MANAGER: FARMING

We have an exciting career opportunity for a hands‑on, experienced and strategically minded individual as a Maintenance Manager for our Farming business unit. You will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the effective management, maintenance and development of engineering infrastructure across the business unit. The vacancy is based in the Grabouw/Vyeboom areas, with operations across multiple farming units, and travel between farm units will be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of buildings, dams, roads, bulk water supply and security systems
• Planning and execution of infrastructure‑related capital projects
• Management of water, wastewater and solid waste services across farming operations
• Oversight and asset management of vehicles, fleet and farming related equipment including tractors, trailers and spray carts
• Development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules and asset management systems
• Leadership and development of technical and supervisory staff, contractors and service providers
• Full accountability for maintenance and capital budgets
• Ensuring legal compliance with safety, operational and governance standards

Requirements

• N6 with Trade Test, National Diploma, B.Tech or B.Eng in Mechanical / Civil Engineering with strong maintenance experience is essential
• Minimum 6+ years' experience in a supervisory or management role within maintenance, engineering or physical asset management
• Proven track record of transitioning from specialist technical expertise into a generalist management role
• Strong Mechanical working knowledge with civil and electrical infrastructure experience advantageous
• Ability to read, draft and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and schematics
• Asset management and maintenance system implementation experience
• Advance software skills for maintenance dashboards, analysis and predictions
• Strong people management, communication and practical problem‑solving skills
• Structured and disciplined with the ability to drive process improvements in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport required

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