Job Description

Hands-On Maintenance Manager

Location: Mpumalanga | Power Plant | ️ Full-Time

Are you a boots-on-the-ground leader who isn't afraid to get your hands dirty?

Were looking for a Maintenance Manager who can lead from the front someone who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and is just as comfortable turning a wrench as they are managing a team.

This is your opportunity to step into a mission-critical role where youll oversee all day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance functions at a high-output power plant. If youre driven by operational excellence, safety, and getting things done right the first timeread on.

Your Mission:

• Lead and manage the plant maintenance team, ensuring smooth and safe daily operations

• Drive preventative and corrective maintenance strategies for maximum equipment uptime

• Take charge of mechanical and electrical systems from boilers and steam systems to generation equipment

• Roll up your sleeves to diagnose, repair, and optimize plant systems when needed

• Ensure strict compliance with OHS Act, General Machinery Regulations, and labour legislation

• Align maintenance activities with operational goals, stock control, and capital spares management

• Build a performance-focused culture through mentoring, coaching, and leadership

️ What You Bring:

Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma or Mechanical Engineering Degree

Experience:

• 2-4 years in a similar maintenance management role

• At least 5 years in industrial maintenance/engineering

• Proven knowledge of boilers, steam systems, power generation, and CMMS tools

• Hands-on experience with OHS, SHERQ, and risk management protocols

Your Superpowers:

• Tactical thinker with strong project management and problem-solving skills

• Excellent command of maintenance planning, labour management, and compliance standards

• Skilled communicator with sharp leadership instincts

• Comfortable under pressure, with a sense of urgency and accountability

• Technically sharp, highly organized, and laser-focused on safety and performance

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven operation that powers industries and communities

• Take ownership in a role where your technical expertise and leadership really matter

• Lead a tight-knit, skilled team and make an immediate impact from day one