Maintenance Manager

Location: 

Umbogintwini, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA, 4126

Pillar:  AECI Chemicals
Pay Grade:  DL
Date Closing:  Aug 31, 2026

Umbogintwini

 

Required outputs: Functional

 

  • Ensure equipment capability, reliability and availability to Operations through the application of planned and preventative maintenance techniques
  • Minimize plant downtime.
  • Manage the use of materials and maintain equipment integrity
  • Ensure all maintenance work is carried out to expected standards and to specification
  • Responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Foremen (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Fabrication) and their artisans and assistants.
  • Develop and implement procedures in conjunction with the Maintenance Planner, Buyer, Engineer and Production departments to ensure spare parts availability and asset control.
  • Administer annual department mechanical maintenance budgets and ensure that they are in line with the budget plan.
  • Carry out document management retention and completion activities as scheduled in a timely manner in accordance with planned maintenance programs, statutory requirements and company procedures.

 

 

Qualifications and expertise required (Must)

 

  • Formal Artisan Qualification or NHD in Engineering – Electrical or Mechanical
  • GCC mechanical or electrical
  • Preferably previous Chemical Plant experience
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Prior maintenance support experience
  • Experience in computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities.
  • Ability to coach and mentor a diverse work force.
  • Ability to function effectively with other departments, suppliers and service providers.

 

 

Competencies (skills, Knowledge and Characteristics)

 

  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Work Standards
  • Safety Awareness

 

 

Enablers

 

  • Must have knowledge of MS Office
  • Must be proficient in On Key
  • Perform under pressure
  • Safety Procedures and Safety Management Systems are updated and always maintained
  • Self-starter - minimum supervision

 

 

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Requisition ID:  1870