MAINTENANCE MANAGER – SHIP YARD/MARINE (DURBAN)

Description

Our client is looking for a hands-on, technically skilled Maintenance Manager to join our Durban team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, overseeing, and executing all maintenance activities across the yard and admin office, ensuring optimal performance and compliance of company assets.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate
must be dynamic and proactive, with high skill levels and competencies. Duties include, but are
not limited to:

  • Plan and manage all maintenance projects/activities
  • Plan, supervise and control labour on all maintenance projects
  • Co-ordinate and supervise yard and admin office maintenance and labour
  • Compile maintenance requirements and formulate maintenance budgets
  • Manage maintenance expenditure within approved annual budget
  • Develop, implement, and manage dock maintenance schedules
  • Document and prepare daily progress reports re all maintenance activities
  • Conduct regular yard inspections to detect and resolve problems
  • Ensure that all maintenance programmes for Company assets are up to date
  • Control and maintain all asset registration and compliance certification

Minimum Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary education and/or trade qualification will be an advantage
  • Minimum 10+ years’ experience with a strong technical maintenance background
  • Maintenance experience in a marine environment will be a distinct advantage
  • Experience with crane maintenance will be preferable
  • Must be in possession of a valid, unendorsed driver’s licence
  • Strong administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Computer skills : MS Office incl Excel
  • High level of quality and detail orientation

Experience Required

10+ years