MAINTENANCE MANAGER / PLANNER – PACKHOUSE (HOEDSPRUIT)

University of Fort Hare; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the region is seeking a Maintenance Manager / Planner in Hoedspruit. This role involves overseeing the upkeep and repair of all equipment and facilities in the Packhouse, ensuring smooth operations, and minimizing downtime. Candidates must have strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, with a trade qualification and at least 5 years in a relevant artisan role. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a qualified artisan with electrical expertise.
• Strong knowledge in plumbing, refrigeration, boiler making, and rigging.
• Experience in agricultural or packhouse industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facilities.
• Support lean manufacturing principles to minimize downtime.
• Ensure smooth operations within and around the Packhouse.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Electrical maintenance experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

MAINTENANCE MANAGER / PLANNER – PACKHOUSE (HOEDSPRUIT)

2025-07-09 - 2025-08-08

Permanent

NEL012232

Plant and Manufacturing

Retail & Wholesale

The Maintenance Manager / Planner will be responsible for overseeing the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of all equipment, facilities, and infrastructure within and around the Packhouse. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth operations, supporting lean manufacturing principles, and minimizing downtime.

Qualifications & Experience:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
- Relevant trade qualification is essential.
- Minimum of 5 years as a qualified artisan, with electrical expertise suited for production environments.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, refrigeration, boiler making, and rigging.
- Experience in the agricultural or packhouse industry is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Solid electrical planning, wiring, fault-finding, and maintenance expertise for motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.

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