{"id":28267,"date":"2026-01-12T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/head-of-engineering-maintenance\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T00:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T00:24:25","slug":"head-of-engineering-maintenance","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=28267","title":{"rendered":"Head of Engineering &amp; Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About the job<\/p>\n<p>\tSeeking an accomplished and strategic Head of Engineering &amp; Maintenance to lead the Maintenance and Engineering Department of an organisation based in Port Shepstone.<br \/>\n\tThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team of artisans, ensuring that the plant is maintained to the highest standards. This role encompasses leadership and coordination across Ammonia Refrigeration, Mechanical, Electrical, and Boilermaking departments.<\/p>\n<p>Key responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<p>\tLeading and coordinating the workload across all maintenance and engineering functions.<br \/>\n\tPlanning, implementing, and ensuring the timely completion of jobs and minor projects.<br \/>\n\tOptimizing plant and equipment efficiency while minimizing downtime.<br \/>\n\tOverseeing training and talent development within the department.<br \/>\n\tManaging contractor engagement and team building.<br \/>\n\tProviding clear, concise instructions to engineering teams.<br \/>\n\tLeading research and development initiatives to drive innovation in design and processes.<br \/>\n\tEnsuring technical accuracy and quality in all departmental outputs.<br \/>\n\tCoordinating activities with other managers and staff.<br \/>\n\tEnforcing adherence to Health and Safety policies, procedures, and HACCP standards.<br \/>\n\tOverseeing job card distribution and completion.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrating flexibility to work extended hours when necessary to ensure project and breakdown resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements and Skills:<\/p>\n<p>\tNational Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent) with a Management Development Program.<br \/>\n\tExperience with Ammonia Refrigeration (preferred).<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 5 years\u2019 management experience.<br \/>\n\tProven experience in a senior maintenance or engineering management role.<br \/>\n\tStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team and cross-functional leadership.<br \/>\n\tHigh attention to detail and organizational skills for managing budgets, personnel, and schedules.<br \/>\n\tAdvanced mathematical proficiency.<br \/>\n\tRelevant training and\/or certifications in engineering or maintenance management.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website (  ) or<\/p>\n<p>www.linkedin.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com","_company_name":"Talented Recruitment Specialists","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[16],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-28267","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-kwazulu-natal","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/28267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=28267"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=28267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}