Maintenance Manager – GMP Pharma Operations

Westmed Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrs Pharmaceutical Industries (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager in Cape Town to oversee maintenance functions across production operations. This leadership role demands expertise in GMP compliance and requires managing a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a National Diploma or Degree in Engineering and 7–10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years maintenance experience within GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GEP, ALCOA, and regulatory audit expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with SAHPRA, GMP, GEP, and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor the maintenance team.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Problem-solving

Technical troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Barrs Pharmaceutical Industries (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager in Cape Town to oversee maintenance functions across production operations. This leadership role demands expertise in GMP compliance and requires managing a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a National Diploma or Degree in Engineering and 7–10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.