Generator Division Manager

At **Inpower Generators**, a proud subsidiary of the **Faircape Group**, we power possibility.
For nearly 40 years, the Faircape Group has been a trusted name across multiple industries — and Inpower continues that legacy through excellence in **large-scale Commercial and Industrial Diesel Generator supply, installation, maintenance, and financing**.

We’re now looking for a strategic and hands-on** Generator Division Manager** **(Millwright)** to lead our Generator Division.The Generator Division Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the generator division — including operations, maintenance, servicing, installations, customer support, and profitability.

This role ensures that generator systems are **efficiently maintained, compliant, and commercially successful**, while leading the technical team and managing relationships with clients and suppliers.

**What Makes This Role Unique**:
This is a pivotal leadership position within Inpower. You’ll be responsible for the smooth running of all generator operations while steering the division toward sustainable growth and profitability. Expect to work in a dynamic, solutions-driven environment that values craftsmanship, accountability, and innovation — and where your decisions directly impact performance and client satisfaction.

**Our Benefits Include**:

- **Above-market salaries -**We pay for excellence
- **Quarterly performance bonuses** - your contribution and results are recognised throughout the year.
- **Long-service leave** - because loyalty and commitment deserve to be celebrated.
- **Onsite Barista** - enjoy free, barista-made coffee all day, every day.
- **Subsidised vending snacks** - quick fuel for busy days.
- **Discounted Faircom internet packages** - stay connected at home and work.
- **Flexi-time** between 06h30 and 18h30 - balance performance with personal flexibility.
- **Subsidised parking** at our modern Claremont office conveniently located near Cavendish.

**Duties include but are not limited to the following**:
**Strategic & Business Growth**:

- Expand service footprint through **new maintenance contracts or installations**.
- Identify opportunities for **hybrid energy solutions** (solar + generator, smart load-management).
- Prepare business cases for upgrades and division expansion

**Customer & Stakeholder Management**:

- Build strong relationships with key clients
- Ensure service excellence, timely reporting, and clear communication during outages.
- Respond to escalations and emergency call-outs effectively.

**Operations & Maintenance**:

- Plan, coordinate, and oversee servicing and repairs of all standby and prime-power generators.
- Manage preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Ensure availability of spare parts, consumables, and fuel supply logistics.
- Maintain a full register of generator assets (location, capacity, service history).

**Team Management**:

- Lead and motivate a team of technicians, electricians, and field service personnel.
- Implement performance standards, safety procedures, and technical training.
- Ensure 24/7 call-out readiness for critical customers or facilities.

**Commercial & Financial**:

- Manage service contracts and maintenance agreements with clients.
- Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing on parts and new units.
- Track profitability per project and optimize technician utilization.

**Technical & Compliance**:

- Ensure all installations and repairs comply with SANS, NERSA, and municipal electrical standards.
- Manage warranty claims and liaison with generator OEMs or distributors.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, and certification of new installations.
- Keep up-to-date with new generator technologies (hybrid, solar-diesel integration, automation)

**Qualifications**:

- Red Seal Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright (essential)
- Additional courses or certifications in **Operations Management**, **Project Management**, or **Business Leadership** would be advantageous

**Experience and Knowledge**:

- Proven experience in **operations management, technical supervision, or engineering leadership**, ideally within power generation or heavy industry.
- Extensive hands-on experience working with diesel generators, control systems, and related electrical-mechanical equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety compliance, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Highly proficient in fault-finding and troubleshooting, using systematic diagnostic techniques to resolve mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.

**Skills and Attributes**

- Strong **mechanical and technical aptitude**, with a deep understanding of generator systems and power equipment.
- Exceptional **precision and attention to detail**, ensuring every task is completed safely and correctly the first time.
- Ability to **inspect, test, and evaluate** machinery performance and component quality to identify potential issues early.
- Skilled in **operating