Mine Maintenance Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance activities at our Mahikeng-area operations in the North West. You will develop maintenance strategies, lead technicians and supervisors, and ensure reliability, availability, and safety of mining equipment and infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and a track record in heavy industry, with CMMS proficiency and travel to site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of maintenance management experience in mining/heavy industry.
• 4+ years in supervisory/management roles.
• Experience managing maintenance for a diverse fleet of mining equipment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, RCM and condition monitoring.
• Proven budget control and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the mine site.
• Oversee planning, scheduling and execution of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Manage maintenance budget and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
• Analyze maintenance data to drive improvements in equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

RCM

CMMS

Budget management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Mine Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance activities for their operations near Mahikeng, North West . This leadership role is critical to ensuring the reliability, availability, and safety of all mining equipment and infrastructure. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance strategies, managing a team of skilled technicians and supervisors, optimizing maintenance budgets, and driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy industrial or mining equipment maintenance, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the mine site. Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities. Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal resource utilization. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance supervisors, technicians, and support staff. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with stringent health, safety, and environmental regulations. Implement and continuously improve maintenance best practices, including CMMS utilization. Oversee the management of spare parts inventory and procurement processes. Analyze maintenance performance data to identify trends and drive improvements in equipment reliability. Collaborate with operational and engineering departments to minimize equipment downtime and optimize production. Manage external contractors and service providers as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum of 8 years of experience in maintenance management within the mining or heavy industry sector, with at least 4 years in a supervisory/management capacity. Proven experience in managing maintenance for a diverse fleet of mining equipment (e.g., haul trucks, excavators, underground LHDs, processing plant machinery). Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and condition monitoring techniques. Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively. Commitment to fostering a strong safety culture. Valid driver's license. Willingness to travel to site locations as needed.

Benefits

A highly competitive salary package, including executive bonuses and potential long-term incentives, is offered. Our client provides comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and life insurance. Significant investment is made in employee development through training programs and opportunities for career advancement. This role utilizes a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance of remote work and essential on-site management at our operations near Mahikeng, North West . We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment focused on innovation and operational excellence. Relocation assistance is available.