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Plant Maintenance Manager

Take full accountability for the maintenance function of a continuous processing plant — driving asset availability, safety and cost performance across a multi-trade team.

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Maintenance South Africa Permanent · On-site Posted May 8, 2026

Key responsibilities

  • Lead planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance strategies plant-wide.
  • Manage maintenance budgets, contractors and spares holding.
  • Drive availability, MTBF and MTTR targets through data-led decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with OHS Act, statutory inspections and permit-to-work.
  • Develop and coach supervisors, planners and artisans.

What we're looking for

  • National Diploma / BTech / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • 10+ years maintenance experience with 4+ in a leadership role.
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) advantageous.
  • Strong CMMS experience (SAP PM, Pragma or similar).
  • Demonstrable record of improving plant availability.

Nice to have

  • Six Sigma or Lean qualification.
  • Experience in mining or minerals processing.

What we offer

  • Senior leadership permanent role.
  • Annual incentive linked to plant performance.
  • Medical aid and retirement benefits.

Interested in this role?

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