
Maintenance Manager
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage the planning and execution of all maintenance projects and related activities.
- Supervise and coordinate labour teams on all maintenance operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Oversee maintenance for both the yard and administrative offices, ensuring seamless operations and upkeep.
- Identify maintenance needs and formulate annual budgets aligned to operational priorities.
- Ensure strict budgetary control and manage expenditure within the approved annual maintenance budget.
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive dock maintenance schedules.
- Prepare and maintain daily progress reports on all ongoing maintenance activities.
- Conduct regular site inspections to proactively detect, report, and resolve issues.
- Ensure maintenance schedules for all company assets are current and effectively implemented.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset registers and ensure compliance certifications are valid and accessible.
- A relevant trade qualification and/or tertiary education will be highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in a technical maintenance role, with a solid track record of leadership.
- Experience in marine maintenance environments will be a significant advantage.
- Prior experience in crane maintenance is strongly preferred.
- Must hold a valid, unendorsed drivers license.
- Strong administrative capabilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality control and meticulous attention to detail.