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Maintenance Manager Durban

Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal – South Africa
2 weeks ago
Application ends: March 2, 2025
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Deadline date:
March 2, 2025

Job Description


You will be responsible for overseeing a multidisciplinary team of 5 employees, reporting directly to the Operations Manager.
 
This role requires a BTech in Mechanical Engineering and a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) as mandated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), with a preference for a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
 
You must possess over 5 years of post-graduation experience in a similar position, preferably with experience in tank maintenance management and chemical processing plants.
 
Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the General Machinery Regulation (GMR) 2.1, leading the maintenance team to achieve business outcomes, and minimising equipment downtime.
 
The role demands expertise in reliability-centred maintenance, preventative maintenance planning, and effective management of both planned and unplanned downtime. You will also be responsible for scheduling statutory inspections, conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing external contractors.
 
You must demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial management, and decision-making abilities. You should excel in communication, delegation, and conflict resolution, with a proven track record of achieving targets within required timeframes while maintaining a high level of safety and operational efficiency.
 
 

Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal – South Africa
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