maintenance lead jobs in Durban

A leading infrastructure services company in Durban seeks an experienced professional to lead the planned maintenance and operational reliability of critical assets. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Electrical or Mechanical engineering and facilities management, with a focus on asset availability and risk reduction. The role demands a hands-on leader capable of managing a...

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Key Responsibilities (Short & Sharp): - Lead and supervise the maintenance team to meet production and uptime targets - Plan, execute, and analyse preventative and breakdown maintenance - Diagnose faults and drive equipment upgrades and improvements - Manage critical spares, maintenance schedules, and reports - Oversee PLC systems, backups, and engineering projects - Ensure compliance...

Responsibilities: - Leading and coordinating the workload across all maintenance and engineering functions. - Planning, implementing, and ensuring the timely completion of jobs and minor projects. - Optimizing plant and equipment efficiency while minimizing downtime. - Overseeing training and talent development within the department. - Managing contractor engagement and team building. -...

Job Description: Plan and execute planned and unplanned outages/shutdowns Implement and update maintenance strategy for the business Submit monthly project reports Lead root cause analysis of repetitive failure and recommend improvement actions Identify risk exposure and risk mitigation measures Ensure all safety files for service providers are reviewed and approved Partake in all...

Overview Position: Maintenance Foreman Hire Resolves client is currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Foreman to join their team in Eston, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in maintenance management and a strong understanding of maintenance processes and procedures. Responsibilities: Plan and coordinate maintenance activities in accordance with production...

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Head of Maintenance for a key client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate must have 10 years of heavy industrial experience and be trade tested as a Millwright, Electrician, or Fitter and Turner. Essential qualifications include a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification and GCC certification. This role demands expertise in...

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApplication Deadline : February 15, 2026 Job Description - Our client, market leader in the automotive manufacturing sector is looking to hire a Maintenance Supervisor, based close to La Mercy. - The purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor is to plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance activities to ensure optimal availability, reliability, and...

Our client, a leading electrical and engineering services company, specializing in the petro-chemical and construction sector, seeks to employ a trade tested Electrician, ideally with a 3phase wireman's license, to join their dynamic branch in Durban. KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION: - Trade tested Electrician with a valid 3 phase wiremen’s license and 3-5 years working experience...

About the roleReporting to the General Manager, this role requires a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership ability to ensure the smooth running of our facilities and equipment. You will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations, coordinating contractors, and ensuring a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.Key responsibilitiesConduct regular inspections of...

Maintenance Engineer Hillcrest, KZN, South Africa R280,000 R360,000 per annum (R23,000 R30,000 per month, cost-to-company). Step into the world of clean energy innovation and contribute to driving a more sustainable future. This opportunity with a pioneering energy technology company will allow you to apply your engineering skills to optimise systems, improve reliability, and make a measurable...

2years- Ensure facilities are in optimal condition- Maintain high standards of working area, hotel premises and equipment- Make optimal use of materials without wastage- Operate power tools and equipment- Care of the lawns, pool and flowerbeds- Provide assistance to guest complaints- Repair hotel furnishings and appliances Qualifications and Experience: - Reliable, responsible and dependable to...

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide technology vision and leadership in the entire product development lifecycle including the design, development and implementation and maintenance of all new and existing South African Business Systems. To provide leadership and mentorship to the development team and ensure the team is productive. Assist in planning and implementing enterprise information systems and...

About the Role We are hiring a Software Engineering Lead to take the responsibility for the work on maintaining, modernizing and enhancing a key product, LexisNexis® Classification. This product uses AI to read millions of patents globally and pull the relevant patents into custom categories that are relevant to the specific technology areas users define. You’ll be the go-to person for a small...

Overview A leading chemical manufacturing company situated in Durban is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join their team of professionals. Responsibilities Manage the Mechanical Maintenance team 1 appointee responsibility for the site Accountable for application of the Maintain Facility Work Process Provides technical strategy to facility on...

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApplication Deadline : February 09, 2026 Job Description - Our leading manufacturing client is looking for an experienced Raw Materials Store Team Leader to manage an offsite raw materials and secondary packaging operation in KwaZulu-Natal. Key Performance Areas - Overall supervision of the offsite Raw Materials Store, including secondary...

Job Description A leading chemical manufacturing company situated in Durban is in search of an experienced Maintenance Manager to join their team. Requirements: • Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering • Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) • GMR 2.1 appointee • 8 years’ experience working within a similar manufacturing environment Correspondence will only be conducted...

Job Description A leading food manufacturing company situated in Durban is seeking the expertise of a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join their team. The successful incumbent should meet the following requirements: • N3 - N6 in Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical Fitter Trade Test • 3-5 years' experience working within a similar manufacturing environment Correspondence will only be conducted...

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Team Leader to oversee the maintenance operations in our manufacturing factories located in the GCC region. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent technical skills, and a proven track record of managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities: – Lead and manage a team of...

Overview Hire Resolves Client is seeking applications suitable for qualified persons with experience in the Front End – Maintenance or Steam and Power Generation (S&PG) – Maintenance and Operations for the position of Mechanical Engineer- Maintenance. The position reports to the Engineering Manager. The successful incumbent will form part of the Factory Engineering Team and will be...