Maintenance Supervisor

Geotech; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic individual to oversee the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will ensure that all equipment operates efficiently while complying with food safety and OHS regulations. A minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience and 2 years of supervisory experience is essential. Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical knowledge along with Trade Test certification. This role offers the opportunity to ensure high standards of performance and team output in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience required.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the maintenance team.
• Ensure all equipment operates efficiently.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage artisans' workloads and ensure standards are met.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Supervisory skills

Education

Trade Test certification

Job description

A dynamic, innovative, and customer-centric individual is required to join a Maintenance team based in Epping Industrial.

About the Role

To oversee and support the maintenance team to ensure that all equipment, utilities, and facilities operate efficiently throughout their lifecycle through effective maintenance and optimization. The role also supports production in achieving output and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Trade Test certification
• Experience within a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping, and pest control standards
• Ensure all legal and safety inspections are completed
• Ensure all maintenance contractors comply with required food safety standards and policies
• Participate in personal hygiene checks
• Oversee allocation of job cards and resources
• Manage artisans’ workloads and ensure work is completed to standard
• Analyse issues impacting productivity and implement solutions
• Ensure feedback and job cards are accurately completed on the CMMS system
• Assist with first-line maintenance documentation and manuals
• Escalate issues to the Maintenance Manager where necessary
• Conduct root cause analysis on scheduling challenges and incomplete work
• Assist with stock control and spare parts management
• Support planning and scheduling of cleaning with the hygiene/technical department
• Conduct inspections on completed jobs and assigned areas
• Provide hands‑on support to artisans where required
• Ensure maintenance strategies and tactics are adhered to
• Take responsibility for day‑to‑day team output and performance
• Ensure fair and effective workload allocation
• Provide backup and operational support to the Maintenance Manager
• Uphold company values and maintain a high standard of performance

Required Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Trade Test certification

Preferred Skills

• Experience within a food manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.