Plant Maintenance Team Lead — Downtime & Safety

MyCareerCraft; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft in Port Elizabeth seeks an experienced Plant Maintenance Team Leader to oversee maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure equipment, machinery, and infrastructure meet high operational standards to support production targets and workplace safety.

You will lead maintenance teams, manage preventative and breakdown maintenance, supervise artisans, and coordinate shutdown planning while controlling costs and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent in a maintenance field.
• Supervisory or First Line Management certification is advantageous.
• At least 5 years in maintenance; 1–2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and supervise teams and artisans.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure job cards, permits, and maintenance documentation are complete.
• Support plant shutdown planning and maintenance projects.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maintenance & tooling knowledge

Shift work experience

MS Office

SAP

Health & safety awareness

Education

Trade Test or Technical Qualification in maintenance (NQF 5)

Certificate in Supervisory or First Line Management

Job description

MyCareerCraft in Port Elizabeth seeks an experienced Plant Maintenance Team Leader to oversee maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure equipment, machinery, and infrastructure meet high operational standards to support production targets and workplace safety.

You will lead maintenance teams, manage preventative and breakdown maintenance, supervise artisans, and coordinate shutdown planning while controlling costs and maintaining regulatory compliance.