Maintenance Manager

OUR COMPANY

PRÆSIDIAD is the home to global brands (Betafence, Hesco), which specialize in the security, defence and protection of people and assets around the world. Each day, millions of people are at work in the trust that PRÆSIDIAD products are protecting their lives and livelihoods from domestic and global threats and natural disasters. Our goal is to deliver innovative products that inspire confidence, so that people are able to live and work each day in confidence.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all maintenance activities within the Betafence Paarl plant, ensuring optimal reliability, availability, and performance of all production equipment, utilities, and infrastructure. The role supports continuous production by minimizing downtime, improving asset life, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

Establish maintenance schedules aligned with production requirements.

Drive continuous improvement in maintenance systems and reliability engineering.

Manage asset management systems (e.g., CMMS) and maintenance records.

Ensure maximum uptime of manufacturing equipment (wire drawing, welding lines, coating/galvanizing lines, cutting and fencing machinery).

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for breakdowns and implement corrective actions.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:

Lead, coach, and develop maintenance teams (electricians, fitters, technicians).

Set clear performance targets and conduct regular reviews.

Ensure proper skills development and training (technical and safety).

Prepare and manage maintenance budgets.

Control costs related to spares, contractors, and maintenance activities.

Optimize spare parts inventory to balance availability and cost.

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including:

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS Act)

Machinery safety standards

Drive a zero-harm safety culture.

Ensure all equipment is maintained to legal and audit standards.

Lead safety audits and risk assessments.

Lead maintenance-related capital projects and upgrades.

Support plant improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).

Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.

Manage external contractors and service providers.

Negotiate service agreements and ensure quality delivery.

Maintain relationships with OEM suppliers and technical specialists.

Manage plant utilities (compressed air, water systems, electrical supply).

Ensure compliance and efficiency of energy usage.

Support sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.

Strong knowledge of:

• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• PLCs and automation systems
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Understanding of reliability and asset management principles
• 5–10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• At least 3–5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience in steel, wire, or heavy industrial processes

Reports to:

VP GM, SAF