Maintenance Supervisor

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. You will manage reactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance, coordinate first-line upkeep, and ensure safe, compliant work practices.

You will also drive fault analysis and approve maintenance actions while supervising staff and aligning with SHE standards. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and effective communication with management, HR, and operators to

Qualifications

• Certificate in Technical Discipline or Maintenance-Related Fields (NQF 5)
• Trade Test (NQF 5)
• Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5)
• Up to 5 years of experience in maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment, including 1-2 years at a supervisory level and up to 3 years working shifts.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP, and other job-specific software systems)
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and processes
• Strong understanding of compliance with applicable legislation, safety standards, and related manufacturing regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance to limit potential failures and optimize production.
• Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Raise job cards for maintenance, ensuring necessary work permits are included and escalated for approval when required.
• Drive and participate in fault analysis on equipment failures (Root Cause Analysis, 5 WHY, 8D).
• Approve job cards after successful completion of maintenance work.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are safe and maintained by operators, adhering to housekeeping standards.
• Conduct preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Minimize plant downtime and monitor equipment failures.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns with feedback provided.
• Ensure proper issue of job cards and work permits with escalation as needed.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Submit written reports to management.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Safety compliance understanding

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate in Technical Discipline or Maintenance-Related Fields (NQF 5)

Trade Test (NQF 5)

Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5)

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

ERP

Job description

• Certificate in Technical Discipline or Maintenance-Related Fields (NQF 5)
• Trade Test (NQF 5)
• Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5)
• Up to 5 years of experience in maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment, including:
  • 1-2 years at a supervisory level
  • Up to 3 years working shifts
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP, and other job-specific software systems)
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and processes
• Strong understanding of compliance with applicable legislation, safety standards, and related manufacturing regulations

Key Performance Areas and Indicators

1. Maintenance Operations and Control

Key Activities:

• Perform reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance to limit potential failures and optimize production.
• Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Raise job cards for maintenance, ensuring necessary work permits are included and escalated for approval when required (e.g., hot work, vessel entry, elevated work).
• Drive and participate in fault analysis on equipment failures (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, 5 WHY, 8D).
• Approve job cards after successful completion of maintenance work.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are safe, maintained by operators, and adhere to housekeeping standards.
• Preventative maintenance conducted as scheduled.
• Plant and equipment downtime minimized.
• Equipment failures monitored and addressed promptly.
• Plant shutdowns coordinated with feedback provided.
• Job cards and work permits properly issued and escalated.
• Safety and housekeeping standards maintained.
• Written reports submitted to the manager.

2. Compliance

Key Activities:

• Operate within controls and procedures to maintain the integrity of the Company.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful, or irregular expenditure.
• Enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) legislation and regulations to minimize risks and incidents.

3. Customer Service

Key Activities:

• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers to deliver quality services.
• Represent the Company in stakeholder meetings.
• Solve problems creatively while demonstrating integrity aligned with Company core values.

4. Staff Supervision

Key Activities:

• Ensure all employees sign performance agreements.
• Monitor and measure performance quarterly through appraisals.
• Collaborate with HR to identify staff objectives, development areas, and action plans.
• Facilitate ongoing training and development of employees.
• Address employee relations matters fairly and promptly.

5. Cost and Financial Control

Key Activities:

• Contribute to budget preparation.
• Promote efficient and transparent use of resources.
• Monitor and control expenditure, ensuring spending aligns with budgetary limits and guidelines.
• Report deviations to the manager and explore cost-reduction opportunities.