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Regional Maintenance Manager, Western Cape


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: EL003313-Janin-1


Our client has a vacancy for a Regional Maintenance Manager for a permanent role based in the Eastern Suburbs of the Western Cape.
Duties & Responsibilities
Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

  • Graduated and certificated Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BEng / BSc or equivalent) (Mechanical preferred); Holder of a valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Factories or Mines)
  • Minimum of 7 years postgraduate practical experience in relevant operation maintenance
  • and safety of machinery management & project execution experience. Proven record of extensive experience in maintenance of large-scale EM&I installations
  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy asset management and reliability improvement
  • Strong leadership capability with proven experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams
  • MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience
  • Experience in planned maintenance and project management

The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:
  • Play a strategic leadership role in shaping and implementing the Companys asset management strategy while ensuring contractual compliance and operational excellence
  • Lead and mentor maintenance teams fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and professional development
  • Conduct monthly GMR 2.1 plant inspections and audits (plant total installed electrical power > 12000 kW) ensuring timely corrective actions and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Develop implementation of Companys asset management policy strategy and objectives
  • Manage the maintenance processes to ensure the optimal functioning of production processes / operations
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures contractual agreements and safety guidelines
  • Drive the implementation and optimization of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including spares and asset lifecycle management
  • Champion technology-driven maintenance practices including condition monitoring predictive maintenance and digital maintenance systems
  • Manage condition monitoring activities including vibration analysis and infrared scanning to improve asset reliability
  • Develop and maintain operational and strategic maintenance reports to support data-driven decision making
  • Coordinate with suppliers and service providers regarding spares equipment and materials
  • Ensure PM and spares management systems are effectively implemented and maintained
  • Provide guidance on breakdowns corrective maintenance and root cause analysis to minimise downtime and improve system performance
  • Conduct maintenance audits and compile corrective action plans
  • Maintain effective administration reporting and control procedures to meet performance objectives
  • Ensure efficient resource planning and management to achieve operational targets

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to

If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful


Required Experience:

Manager