Maintenance Technician - Cape Town

Empire Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimising the maintenance team. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification, relevant trade certification, and strong leadership skills. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Solid knowledge of preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance.
• Strong ability to plan, allocate, and monitor workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative, planned, and breakdown maintenance on various equipment.
• Oversee civil and building maintenance and site upkeep.
• Perform root cause analyses on equipment failures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Preventative maintenance

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of maintenance best practices

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification

Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright or Electrician

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and execute preventative, planned, and breakdown maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee civil and building maintenance, including facilities and site upkeep.
• Perform root cause analyses on failures, implement corrective actions, and put preventative measures in place.
• Coordinate installation, servicing, and refurbishment of plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA regulations and safe work procedures.
• Manage maintenance schedules, job cards, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team, optimising labour allocation and training.
• Plan and budget for maintenance projects to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.

Requirements :

Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification.

Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright or Electrician (mechanical background advantageous).

Proven experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing / production environment.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to plan, allocate, and monitor workload.

Solid knowledge of preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance best practices.

Proficient in MS Office and maintenance management systems.

If you are ready to take ownership of a critical function and keep operations running seamlessly this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

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