About the position
Engineering & Maintenance Manager (GMR 2.1)
Location: Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
Industry: Precision / High-Volume Manufacturing
Overview
A senior leadership opportunity exists for an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager (GMR 2.1) to take full accountability for engineering governance, product master data, maintenance strategy, and tooling capability within a complex manufacturing environment.
This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, cost-effective production, while driving engineering best practice, asset performance, and cross-functional alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
- Own product master data integrity (BOMs, routings, ERP systems) to enable efficient manufacturing
- Ensure engineering governance and configuration control
- Support and optimise manufacturing processes (machining and/or assembly)
- Lead technical investigations internally and with customers
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce cost
- Develop and implement CAPEX projects aligned to business needs
- Collaborate with Quality to ensure practical and achievable standards
- Engage with local and international stakeholders to meet technical requirements
Maintenance & Toolroom
- Legally appointed GMR 2.1 - Supervisor of Machinery
- Full accountability for Maintenance and Toolroom functions
- Drive preventative maintenance and TPM initiatives
- Ensure equipment reliability and uptime to support production
- Ensure tooling availability and performance for manufacturing requirements
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
Leadership & Business Impact
- Define and execute departmental strategy aligned to business objectives
- Lead and develop engineering, maintenance, and toolroom teams
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Production, and Quality
- Contribute to cost competitiveness and operational performance
- Build a culture focused on accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
- 10-15 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years in a senior management role
- Proven experience in:
- Machining and/or assembly operations
- Engineering governance and master data (BOMs, routings)
- Maintenance and tooling environments
- Project / CAPEX management
- GMR 2.1 appointment (Supervisor of Machinery)
- Advantageous: GCC (Factories) , SAP or similar ERP system experience & Exposure to international customer engagement
Key Deliverables
- Improved engineering data integrity and governance
- Increased equipment reliability and maintenance maturity
- Delivery of cost reduction and throughput improvements
- Strong alignment between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality
- Development of a high-performing technical team
Only short-listed candidates will be considered. Please accept your application unsuccessful if you are not contacted within 2 weeks since your application.
Desired Skills:
- GMR 2.1
- Engineering
- Maintenance
