Durban: Engineering Services Manager posted by Edgexec (Pty) Ltd

April 18, 2026 Jobs in Durban

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd

Kwazulu-Natal

Other Management

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Services Manager to lead our critical infrastructure operations in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and compliance of our assets, while driving business continuity and proactive risk reduction.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute planned maintenance on time, in line with site requirements
Drive availability and reliability of regional assets and buildings
Manage breakdowns and planned outages, ensuring effective coordination and communication
Lead investigations into equipment failure, complete root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Oversee reactive work to ensure quality, specification compliance, and closure against work orders
Apply incident management procedures to mitigate risk and maintain operational continuity
Provide technical input, supervision, and engineering guidance to Facilities and Project Managers
Specify and approve proposals for new plant and equipment, including supply and installation requirements
Build strong working relationships with client stakeholders
Lead people development, support vacancies management, and contribute to employment equity objectives

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate
N6 Diploma in Engineering
Code B drivers licence
Minimum 5 years experience in Electrical or Mechanical engineering
Minimum 3 years experience in facilities management
Strong technical capability with proven leadership and team management skills
Solid understanding of maintenance engineering, physical asset management, and maintenance tactics
Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and general safety practices
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and SAP exposure/knowledge

Qualifications

None specified

Salary & Benefits

Not mentioned

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