TRAFFIC
Eastern Cape
Maintenance Manager - FMCG
EnableSA
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Job Description
Port Elizabeth, South Africa Posted on 02/24/2026
Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join the Coega, Port Elizabeth team
Responsibilities- Develop and implement preventative andpredictive maintenance programs.
- Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)initiatives.
- Ensure optimal asset lifecycle management andandcapital planning.
- Ensure maximum equipment uptime andplanetefficiency.
- Monitor KPIs and maintenance costs.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on breakdownsand recurring failures.
- Ensure availability of critical spare partsand inventory control.
- Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance supervisors, artisans, and technicians.
- Manage performance, training, and successionplanning.
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation andcompany HR policies.
- Develop and manage the annual maintenancebudget.
- Control maintenance costs while improvingefficiency.
- Manage contractors and supplier agreements.
- Lead capex projects related to plant upgradesand new installations.
- TradeTested Millwright
- NationalDiploma in Engineering advantageous
- Minimum 5-8 years' maintenance managementexperience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Experience with automated systems, PLCs,packaging equipment, and utilities.
- Strong exposure to food manufacturing(preferred).
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electricalsystems.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Valid drivers license and own transport
- Candidate must reside in the Port Elizabeth /Uitenhage area
About This Role
Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers positions
Salary Benchmark
R42,824/month
R29,904 to
R59,610/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
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Job Overview
Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
200,000 - 300,000
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Insights
Median Salary (ZAR)
R42,824/month
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.