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Engineering - Engineering Management Port Elizabeth FULL TIME Job Summary Requirements: * Certificate in a Technical Discipline or Maintenance-related field (NQF 5). * Trade Test (NQF 5). * First Line Management Certificate (FLMP) (NQF 5). * Diploma in a Technical Discipline or Maintenance-related field (NQF 6) (advantageous). * Up to 5 years' experience in maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment. * 1–2 years' supervisory experience. * Experience working shifts. * Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP, and maintenance management systems). * Sound knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and manufacturing processes. * Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental, and manufacturing legislation. Responsibilities: * Supervise daily factory maintenance operations. * Coordinate reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities. * Minimise plant and equipment downtime through effective maintenance planning. * Coordinate first-line maintenance to optimise production efficiency. * Raise and manage maintenance job cards and ensure required work permits are obtained. * Participate in root cause analysis (5 Why, 8D, etc.) to prevent recurring equipment failures. * Review and approve completed maintenance work. * Ensure plant, equipment, and work areas remain safe and well maintained. * Enforce housekeeping standards throughout the factory. * Coordinate planned plant shutdowns and maintenance activities. * Prepare maintenance reports and provide feedback to management. * Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and statutory regulations. * Promote and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards. * Identify operational risks and report concerns to management. * Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records. * Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Resolve maintenance-related issues efficiently and professionally. * Supervise and support maintenance team members. * Conduct employee performance reviews and monitor performance objectives. * Identify training and development needs in collaboration with HR. * Manage employee relations matters fairly and consistently. * Assist with maintenance budget preparation. * Monitor maintenance expenditure and ensure costs remain within budget. * Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities. * Promote the efficient use of maintenance resources.…
Eastern Cape is an important market for jobs and professional roles in South Africa. The Eastern Cape includes Gqeberha automotive suppliers, Mthatha public-sector posts, and rural education and health vacancies. Some roles are only viable if you can relocate or have reliable transport. Automotive components, education, healthcare, and agriculture drive much of the hiring. Graduate programmes with national employers sometimes recruit from Nelson Mandela Bay. Long distances between towns mean remote or hybrid roles are attractive when available. If a role is on-site, explain how you will handle daily travel or relocation.
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