Job Description

Our client in the in the food processing industry is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join their team
The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective maintenance and operational reliability of all company assets and overseeing the preventative and corrective maintenance of marine and industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Job type: Permanent, on-site
Job Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to senior management in delivery of value-added services and solutions for engineering & maintenance.
• Manage the maintenance of the food processing factory, including refrigeration, ice making, trio skinning machines, compressors, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration faults across vessel and factory systems and implement effective corrective actions
• Develop, implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules for fleet and factory assets
• Responsible for annual CapEx investment planning for the operational assets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including SANS 10147, OHSA, SAMSA, HACCP, and NRCS requirements.
• Accountable for vessel drydock project management, in order to ensure that all fleet vessels are fully compliant with marine regulations.
• Serve as the appointed 1 responsible person for the factory in accordance with General Machinery Regulations.
• Lead, mentor and manage the maintenance team, including technical staff
• Manage the maintenance budget, monitor costs per cost centre, and implement cost-effective maintenance strategies.
• Plan and execute capital maintenance projects within budget and on schedule.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers to ensure timely and quality repairs or installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports for both vessels and factory equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma Engineering, preferably mechanical.
• BTech degree would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, managing maintenance activities, planning, scheduling, contractor management, etc.
• Experience in a similar industry (food processing, marine, transportation, earth-moving equipment, etc.) would be advantageous for the candidate.
• Proficient in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial and marine mechanical and electrical
• Understanding of vessel propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and marine safety systems.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration plants, ice makers, and cold storage
• Skilled in fault-finding, troubleshooting, and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Understanding of regulatory standards including SANS 10147, SAMSA regulations, OHSA (including GMR2.1),HACCP and NRCS.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Knowledge of parts inventory control, equipment lifecycle planning, and asset register
• Deep understanding of safety protocols, risk assessments, and safe working practices in industrial environments.
• Ability to engage, oversee, and evaluate the performance of external service providers

Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Sound decision making
• Perform under pressure
• Good communication skills

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
Skills
Analytical Communication Implementing Decisions
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing