Maintenance Manager

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd · Stanger · Negotiable

Posted 10 August 2026

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Introduction

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 .

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