Maintenance Manager M/F

About the Company Mobility is one of the keys to development on the Continent. We must constantly find the most efficient mobility solutions for the greatest number of people. Wherever we operate, we need to move from selling vehicles to providing mobility solutions for everyone. Our Offer includes the complete automotive offering, including two-wheelers, marine engines, coaches, lorries, handling equipment, tires and spare parts. Our production and assembly sites in Africa are a shining example of our commitment to actively support industrialisation in the region and creating an affordable offer. Position Maintenance Manager (M/F) – South Africa. Lead and manage CFAO Equipment’s Johannesburg Maintenance operations with full accountability for safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The role is vital for leading a team of technicians, managing financial performance, and ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities include optimizing resources, maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, fostering strong customer relationships, driving business growth, and supporting the overall strategic goals of the company. Profil request Leadership and Team ManagementLead a diverse team of technicians, artisans, apprentices, and support staff. Foster a professional and accountable work culture focused on performance, development, and engagement. Ensure compliance with company policies, disciplinary processes, and team engagement practices. Implement skills development, coaching, and succession plans. Profit and Loss ManagementOversee maintenance financial performance and ensure adherence to profitability targets. Monitor income, expenses, and labour recovery to improve gross margins. Identify and execute initiatives to drive revenue growth and cost containment. Support the General Manager in monthly financial reviews and strategy alignment. Operational Excellence and CompliancePlan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and delivery standards. Manage service, maintenance and repair workflows from job card creation to final delivery and invoicing. Drive adherence to production schedules and operational KPIs using lean and PDCA principles. Ensure compliance with internal processes and external regulations (ISO, OHS and ASEC). Resource Optimization and Cost ManagementOptimize labour, equipment, and material usage to enhance department’s efficiency. Review and manage Maintenance department overheads and consumables usage. Quality Control and AssuranceEnforce OEM and internal quality standards across all field service activities. Ensure first-time quality and reduce rework through inspections, audits, and root-cause analysis. Investigate customer complaints and quality issues and implement corrective actions. Budgeting and Financial ResponsibilityDevelop and manage the annual Maintenance department budget in collaboration with Finance. Align expenditure with revenue targets and operational goals. Monitor actuals vs. budget monthly and implement corrective actions where needed. Ensure timely GRN processing, accurate job costing, and job closure. WIP ManagementTrack WIP ageing daily and elevate issues that may impact month-end financial cut-offs. Coordinate with finance, parts, and maintenance teams to resolve issues such as parts delays or GRN issues. Proactively monitor aged WIP and take corrective actions to reduce carry-over jobs. Ensure all job cards are opened, updated, and closed within set timelines to support accurate #J-18808-Ljbffr