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Eastern Cape: Maintenance Manager posted by Staff Solutions

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote a strong culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee maintenance and repair operations for all vessels to ensure minimal downtime and high availability.
  • Provide technical input and guidance to senior management.
  • Manage maintenance of onshore factory equipment, including refrigeration, ice-making systems, trio skinning machines, compressors, and associated machinery.
  • Develop and monitor preventative maintenance schedules for both marine and factory assets.
  • Lead the planning and execution of capital expenditure projects related to operational assets.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, including those from SANS, OHSA, SAMSA, HACCP, and NRCS.
  • Oversee vessel drydock projects and ensure all marine assets meet regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team, including coordination with vessel engineers and external contractors.
  • Manage maintenance budgets, cost centres, and ensure cost-effective operations.
  • Respond rapidly to breakdowns and implement long-term corrective measures.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports for all critical assets.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

  • National Diploma in Engineering (preferably Mechanical).
  • A BTech degree will be advantageous.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar maintenance management role.
  • Experience in marine, fishing, transport, or related heavy industrial sectors is highly desirable.

Technical Competencies:

  • Sound understanding of marine vessel propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
  • Proficient in diagnosing and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems in both marine and industrial contexts.
  • Experience with refrigeration systems, cold storage, and ice-making equipment.
  • Ability to develop and implement structured maintenance schedules.
  • Strong project management skills in capital upgrades and maintenance activities.
  • Competent in interpreting technical documentation and managing digital maintenance systems.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with inventory control, asset lifecycle planning, and contractor oversight.
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Behavioural Competencies:

  • Takes ownership and demonstrates strong leadership qualities.
  • Analytical thinker with solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Reliable and calm under pressure, especially during operational emergencies.
  • Highly organised with excellent time management and task prioritisation.
  • Clear communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
  • Invests in team growth and morale through coaching and feedback.
  • Proactive in risk identification and prevention.
  • Open to learning and adopting new technologies and systems.
  • Maintains professional conduct, ethical standards, and internal stakeholder collaboration.

Additional Requirements:

  • A good understanding of logistical coordination with port authorities, marine regulators, and external service providers will be beneficial.
  • Willingness to respond to urgent technical issues outside of standard working hours when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Manager who thrives in a technically complex and fast-paced marine-industrial environment



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