Maintenance Manager - Cape Town

Recruiter:

Empire Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000041/Trin

Date posted:

Friday, August 8, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

400000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing Industry

Our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee the full spectrum of plant, equipment, and facility maintenance. This role is hands-on and strategic — perfect for someone who thrives on ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and compliance in a high-performance production environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Manage and execute preventative, planned, and breakdown maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation equipment.
Oversee civil and building maintenance, including facilities and site upkeep.
Perform root cause analyses on failures, implement corrective actions, and put preventative measures in place.
Coordinate installation, servicing, and refurbishment of plant equipment.
Ensure compliance with OHSA regulations and safe work procedures.
Manage maintenance schedules, job cards, stock control, and supplier relationships.
Lead and develop the maintenance team, optimising labour allocation and training.
Plan and budget for maintenance projects to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.

Requirements:

Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification.
Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright or Electrician (mechanical background advantageous).
Proven experience as a qualified artisan in a manufacturing/production environment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to plan, allocate, and monitor workload.
Solid knowledge of preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance best practices.
Proficient in MS Office and maintenance management systems.

If you are ready to take ownership of a critical function and keep operations running seamlessly — this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

#BuildingYourFuture with Empire Recruitment SA.

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