Maintenance Manager
Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd · Stanger · Negotiable
Posted 10 August 2026
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Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager .
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
- Carry out inspections of facilities to identify and resolve issues.
- Check electrical and mechanical systems and buildings to insure functionality.
- Plan and oversee preventative maintenance as per schedules.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns throughout the plant.
- Plan and oversee repairs and new installation activities.
- Manage technical relationships and co ordinate contractors and service providers
- Plan daily, monthly and shutdown work for artisans and ensure all relevant spares are available.
- Monitor and control of spares inventory and place orders when necessary.
- Ensure all relevant documentation is filled out timeously and signed off. (Job cards, Timesheets, Requisitions)
- Monitor expense’s and control budget for maintenance.
- Ensure health and safety policies are complied with.
- Capture leave and absenteeism to be resolved according to company policies.
- Create succession plan for subordinates, train and develop them.
- Ensure safe working environment, housekeeping and 6s.
- Implement performance management according to KPI’s for subordinates.
- Conduct team meetings and address issues work related.
- Create reports and provide efficient communication to senior management.
- Utility consumption monitoring and improvement.
- Maintain IATF compliance relating to maintenance.
Desired Experience & Qualification
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Matric
- Technical Diploma or Mechanical Engineering Degree
- 10 year’s experience in a supervisory or similar managerial position
- Must be able to use CAD
- Must have worked on a lathe, milling machine, drill press, broaching machine & CNC machine (able to program it)
- Sound knowledge on PVC extrusion ; PLC’s; thermocouples; variable speed drives; reading of drawings; hydraulics; pneumatics; pumps; bearings, fault finding on electrical and mechanical circuits is essential.
- Knowledge of ISO 45000 & 14000
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of South Africa is beneficial
Package & Remuneration
Negotiable
Interested?
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage and mentor technical staff
- Good problem solving and organisational skills
- Good Management skills
- Excellent ability in technical reporting writing
Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful .