
Maintenance Manager
Job Duties:
Implement and manage preventative maintenance plans.
Monitor fuel levels and coordinate with contractors for after-hours/weekend support.
Respond to breakdowns, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution.
Communicate major breakdowns and action plans to management.
Lead and supervise a team of maintenance staff and refrigeration technician.
Allocate shifts, manage performance, and provide on-the-job training.
Process and schedule all maintenance job requests, inspections, and hygiene checks.
Order parts/tools, manage inventory, and control maintenance budget and Capex planning.
Conduct monthly stock counts in maintenance storeroom and maintain the system.
Source, manage, and ensure compliance of external contractors on-site.
Monitor and maintain all production machinery for functionality and hygiene.
Support production team, including contractors weekend and Sunday operations.
Enforce Health & Safety compliance, PPE use, incident reporting, and emergency readiness.
3+ years in food industry, management, and maintenance
5+ years in refrigeration
Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge
Matric with N3 Electrical & Mechanical
Refrigeration certificate (advantageous)
ISO 22000 / food safety knowledge
ND/BTech/BEng (advantageous)
GCC (in progress or completed) is an advantage

Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.
We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.
We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:
- FMGC
- Finance, Banking and Insurance
- Manufacturing and Processing
- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction
- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications
- Waste Management and Sanitation Services
- Renewable and Alternative Energy
- Retail and Commercial Property
- Agriculture and Production
- Government and Public Services
- Call Centre and Customer Support Services
Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.
This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.
We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.
Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.
We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.