Mechanical Maintenance Manager

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

• Send your Documentation to recruitment@ohorongo-cement.com with the Subject line “Mechanical Maintenance Manager”