Regional Maintenance Manager, Western Cape at Sheldon Recruitment

• Our client has a vacancy for a Regional Maintenance Manager, for a permanent role, based in the Eastern Suburbs of the Western Cape.

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

• 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 extensive experience in maintenance of large-scale E,M&I installations
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy, asset management and reliability improvement
• Strong leadership capability with proven experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams
• MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience
• Experience in planned maintenance and project management

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• 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 PM 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