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Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Sydsen Group (Pty) LtdeMalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa
21 days ago
Job description

Are you a heavy-industry powerhouse ready to drive world-class plant reliability for the next 12 months?

Our client – a leader in high-stakes industrial operations – needs a battle-tested Maintenance Manager to take full command of site-wide maintenance and deliver zero unplanned downtime in one of South Africa’s most critical production environments.

Our client in the Engineering sector is looking for a Maintenance Manager (GCC Factories) to join their team for a one year contract in Mpumalanga, Witbank.

Qualifications

  • BSc, BEng, BTech, National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Factories
  • Post graduate management qualification.
  • 10+ Years’ experience the maintenance field in heavy industry.
  • Practical experience in both the electrical and mechanical disciplines.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience in WCM
  • 5+ Years’ middle / departmental management experience in asset / maintenance management in heavy industry.
  • Prior GMR 2.1 / 2.7 legal appointment, demonstrating good understanding of the OHSAct and its regulations, with 5+ years' experience holding such an appointment.
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

Additional requirements

  • Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
  • Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
  • Experience in asset maintenance systems and strategies
  • Good knowledge of maintenance principles and practices and experience in implementing systems and strategies for asset maintenance
  • and planning
  • Good knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical systems and root cause analysis.
  • Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving problems and making decisions.
  • Duties and Responsibilities

  • Foster a safe and efficient working environment for all employees.
  • Promote a culture of safety compliance across the organization.
  • Integrate safety protocols into maintenance plans and execution.
  • Maintain compliance with organizational and legal safety standards, ensuring timely statutory inspections.
  • Verify that all equipment and machinery meet applicable health and safety regulations and standards.
  • Advise superintendents and management on statutory requirements for their assets and support compliance efforts.
  • Ensure contractors adhere to site regulations and legal safety requirements.
  • Fulfill duties as a GMR 2.1 appointee.
  • Collaborate with finance to develop and manage the maintenance budget, achieving cost efficiencies.
  • Contribute to the 5-year capital expenditure plan.
  • Optimize resources for maintenance execution.
  • Implement systems for forward-looking maintenance cost forecasting to support annual budgets and monthly projections.
  • Identify and pursue cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Prepare and submit regular maintenance reports to management.
  • Maintain and update the asset risk register.
  • Plan and execute preventive maintenance programs on schedule.
  • Analyze operational and administrative issues, recommending and implementing effective solutions.
  • Monitor, record, and report on utilities consumption.
  • Oversee maintenance for safety, efficiency, quality, budget adherence, and resource optimization.
  • Uphold high housekeeping standards in responsible areas.
  • Plan, organize, and direct maintenance and repair activities to maximize asset returns.
  • Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, partnership, and effective communication across teams.
  • Develop plans to minimize costs via efficient use of personnel, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
  • Implement maintenance strategies and practices aligned with organizational goals.
  • Establish accountability for problem-solving and cost reduction within teams.
  • Provide technical support for plant maintenance and repairs.
  • Generate reports, analyze data, and recommend improvements for plants and facilities.
  • Draft tender specifications for outsourced services and equipment procurement.
  • Hold teams accountable for peak efficiency and quality in maintenance performance.
  • Lead problem-solving initiatives using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Manage a critical spares list, coordinate with procurement for availability, and maintain effective stock control for consumables and spares.
  • Conduct breakdown investigations using root cause analysis and similar methods.
  • Track and report on plant availability, utilization, and KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR).
  • Maintain accurate maintenance and statutory records.
  • Coordinate all plant shutdown maintenance activities.
  • Enhance reliability through informed decisions and initiatives to maximize output and quality.
  • Identify improvement areas in maintenance, equipment performance, and quality management; implement supporting systems and processes.
  • Ensure maintenance reporting complies with policies and procedures.
  • Provide input on business cases for capital projects and support delivery to meet economic and operational targets.
  • Report on KPIs, highlighting key developments to senior management.
  • Implement risk mitigation to eliminate major or repeat incidents and unplanned outages.
  • Promote ongoing risk assessment and continuous improvement in operations.
  • Assess asset risks and plan for acquisition, maintenance, replacement, and disposal in collaboration with the Asset Manager.
  • Prioritize critical assets and ensure their effective management.
  • Support root cause analysis on failures to improve reliability, in partnership with the Asset Manager and reliability engineers.
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