Maintenance Manager (Agri) Swellendam - - South Africa

Minimum requirements:

Grade 12/ Matric
Minimum of 5 to 10 years proven experience in the maintenance and mechanical industry
Plan, prioritize, schedule and oversee maintenance duties according to best practices
Regular communication with General Managers regarding requirements, planning and progress
Increase the operational effectiveness, equipment availability and life cycle cost of machinery and
equipment through preventative maintenance
Ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and checklists for operators
Manage the team on technical best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also
mentoring and leading the department
Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on
Maintenance activities
Ensure that machinery and/ or equipment are fit for purpose and to provide proactive support/ solutions
when required
Attend meetings and action/ communicate instructions
Produce written reports to the General Manager in terms of maintenance actions and costs
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Provide technical expertise to the team
Manage, coach and develop a high performing maintenance team that meets agreed objectives, and
which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
Perform minor maintenance work, including maintenance and repair of machinery, other mechanical
equipment, gates, etc.
Procurement of equipment and machinery according to company protocols