Senior Plant Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Ubuntu RM; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubuntu RM in Gauteng seeks a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead the plant's maintenance function, drive reliability, and cut downtime. You will develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules, supervise artisans and assistants, and control spares, contractors and maintenance budgets, while ensuring compliance with the OHS Act and statutory inspections.

Experience on production machinery, strong fault-finding, and proactive planning are essential to support changeovers and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in maintenance (Millwright, Fitter & Turner or Electrician).
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience with packaging, converting or printing equipment preferred.
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act.
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS/maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the maintenance function across the plant.
• Develop, implement and manage the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Minimise machine downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and pneumatic breakdowns.
• Supervise and develop the maintenance team of artisans and assistants.
• Manage spares inventory, critical spares and stock levels.
• Source and manage external contractors and service providers.
• Control the maintenance budget and approve related expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and statutory inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards and equipment history.
• Support the Production Manager on changeovers, installations and improvement projects.

Skills

Fault finding

People management

Planning

Cost awareness

Decision making under pressure

Record keeping

Education

Trade qualification: Millwright / Fitter & Turner / Electrician

N4–N6 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Ubuntu RM in Gauteng seeks a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead the plant's maintenance function, drive reliability, and cut downtime. You will develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules, supervise artisans and assistants, and control spares, contractors and maintenance budgets, while ensuring compliance with the OHS Act and statutory inspections.

Experience on production machinery, strong fault-finding, and proactive planning are essential to support changeovers and