Mkulazi Holding Company Ltd. MHCL.

He / She will be reporting to the Chief Factory Operations Manager.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Plan, lead, and supervise all mechanical maintenance activities within the factory, workshops, and associated facilities;
2. Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical equipment and machinery;
3. Manage the mechanical maintenance budget, control costs, and ensure optimal use of resources;
4. Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and repair of mechanical systems and plant equipment;
5. Ensure operational efficiency of critical equipment such as mills, boilers, turbines, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and sugar processing machinery;
6. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment breakdowns to prevent recurrence;
7. Develop and enforce mechanical engineering policies, procedures, and safety standards;
8. Monitor plant mechanical performance indicators and initiate continuous improvement initiatives;
9. Coordinate with procurement and stores for availability of critical spares, tools, and consumables;
10. Prepare maintenance schedules and shutdown plans to minimize production disruptions;
11. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations in all maintenance operations;
12. Supervise and provide technical guidance to mechanical maintenance teams and contractors;
13. Train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the mechanical engineering team.
14. Liaise with other departments (Production, Electrical, Stores, Projects) for smooth coordination of activities;
15. Ensure documentation of maintenance records, service reports, equipment history, and compliance reports;
16. Oversee the calibration and certification of mechanical equipment where applicable;
17. Participate in the planning and execution of factory expansion or modernization projects;
18. Ensure adherence to environmental protection standards in maintenance practices;
19. Conduct risk assessments on critical mechanical systems and implement control measures;
20. Coordinate emergency response plans related to mechanical failures or accidents;
21. Manage third-party service providers and contractors in mechanical-related works;
22. Recommend upgrades or replacement of obsolete equipment to Management;
23. Participate in budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and resource allocation;
24. Ensure the proper housekeeping of workshops, mechanical areas, and storage of equipment;
25. Prepare technical and management reports on mechanical operations and present to Management;
26. Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.