Ohorongo Cement is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Manager, to be based in Plant Sargberg, between Tsumeb and Otavi, Namibia.
Description
- Reporting to the Executive:
- Plant Operations, the Mechanical Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the mechanical maintenance function of the plant, including mobile equipment, utilities, and supporting infrastructure
- This role oversees a multidisciplinary team, ensures timely and effective maintenance, coordinates with other departments, and manages contractors and external service providers
- The manager also ensures legal compliance, optimises spare parts inventory, supports continuous improvement, and fosters a strong safety and performance-driven culture within the team
- TYPE: Full Time
- SALARY: Market Related
Duties
- Lead the mechanical maintenance team, including engineers, planners, and condition monitoring personnel
- Ensure the timely maintenance of all plant equipment, mobile machinery, and utilities (water and compressed air)
- Respond swiftly and effectively to unplanned equipment failures
- Oversee external contractors and service providers for specialised maintenance tasks
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Electrical, and Automation departments
- Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and legal standards, including inspections of lifting equipment and pressure vessels
- Optimise spare parts inventory to minimise cost and risk
- Implement and support continuous improvement of systems, planning, cost control and safety initiatives
- Foster a high-performance team culture through training, mentoring, and performance management
Requisites
- Eng. or B.Sc. Eng. in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
- Certification as a Competent Engineer and ECSA or Engineering Council of Namibia registration is advantageous
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in a middle-management role within heavy industry, mining, cement, or construction environments
- Experience in Asset Management, Condition Monitoring, or Mechanical -Projects is highly desirable
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Leadership and team management ability
- Proficient in maintenance planning
- Warehouse stock control and management experience will be an advantage
- Solid understanding of mine and factory safety regulations
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
- TYPE: Full Time
- SALARY: Market Related
- Women and previously disadvantaged people are encouraged to apply
- No documents will be returned to applicants
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application