Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing
Job in
Kariega, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Listed on 2026-07-29
Listing for:
Greys Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Industrial Maintenance, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, leading maintenance teams, and maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Certificate in a Technical or Maintenance-related field (NQF
5). - Trade Test qualification (NQF
5). - First Line Management Programme (FLMP) Certificate (NQF
5). - Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 1–2 years' supervisory experience.
- Experience working shifts.
- Diploma in a Technical or Maintenance-related field (NQF
6).
- Coordinate and supervise preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities.
- Ensure maximum plant and equipment availability while minimising downtime.
- Manage maintenance schedules, job cards, work permits, and shutdown activities.
- Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and company standards.
- Supervise and develop maintenance team members.
- Monitor maintenance costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, processes, and systems.
- Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems).
- Leadership and supervisory skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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