Regional Maintenance Manager - Staff Solutions

Cape Town 2 hours ago Permanent Salary - Market Related

Regional Maintenance Manager

Staff Solutions
Cape Town
Date Created : 2 hours ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related

Our client in the Water Solutions industry is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager to lead and enhance maintenance and asset management practices across operations in the Western Cape (Cape Town)
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Play a strategic leadership role in shaping and implementing the Company’s asset management strategy while ensuring contractual compliance and operational excellence.
  • Lead and mentor maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  • Conduct monthly GMR 2.1 plant inspections and audits (plant total installed electrical power > 12,000 kW), ensuring timely corrective actions and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Develop implementation of Company’s asset management policy, strategy and objectives.
  • Manage the maintenance processes to ensure the optimal functioning of production processes / operations.
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, contractual agreements and safety guidelines.
  • Drive the implementation and optimization of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including spares and asset lifecycle management.
  • Champion technology-driven maintenance practices, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and digital maintenance systems.
  • Manage condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis and infrared scanning to improve asset reliability.
  • Develop and maintain operational and strategic maintenance reports to support data driven decision making.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and service providers regarding spares, equipment and materials.
  • Ensure preventative maintenance and spares management systems are effectively implemented and maintained.
  • Provide guidance on breakdowns, corrective maintenance and root cause analysis to minimise downtime and improve system performance.
  • Conduct maintenance audits and compile corrective action plans.
  • Maintain effective administration, reporting and control procedures to meet performance objectives.
  • Ensure efficient resource planning and management to achieve operational targets.
  • Maintain high levels of client satisfaction by delivering professional and reliable service.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration between sites and the engineering department to strengthen organisational capability.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Graduated and certificated Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BEng / BSc or equivalent) (Mechanical preferred);
  • Holder of a valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Factories or Mines);
  • Minimum of 7 years postgraduate practical experience in relevant operation, maintenance and safety of machinery management & project execution experience. Proven record of satisfactory prior performance and extensive experience in maintenance of large scale E,M&I installations.
  • GCC Certificate (Government ticket) is compulsory.
  • Business skills- Prioritisation, co-ordination ability, goal-directed, problem- solving, teamwork, analytical ability, controlling, planning and organizing, communication.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy, asset management and reliability improvement.
  • Strong leadership capability with proven experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams.
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience.
  • Strong business and management skills, including prioritisation, coordination, planning and problem solving.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical ability and decision-making skills.
  • Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Experience in planned maintenance and project management.

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