Job opportunity: MAINTENANCE MANAGER in Walvis Bay

An equal opportunity employer and leader in the Namibian fishing industry, we have a vacancy for a Maintenance Manager in Walvis Bay.

Your responsibilities

• Reporting to the COO you are responsible to manage and control all KPIs of the maintenance department
• Obtain Maximum efficiency of the fleet and factory technical outputs
• Job Planning and Control of all activities
• Manage budget, costs and effectiveness and quality of workmanship
• Manage a bigger team of qualified members effectively and in line with best HR practices
• Manage and plan new projects in line with best project management skills
• Conduct effective maintenance planning
• Evaluate and manage contractors, vendors and contracts
• Manage all health and safety aspects
• Manage continuous improvement programs
• Report on all KPIs and efficiencies to the COO and management

Your profile

• A minimum qualification: qualified artisan with further technical diploma or an engineering degree and a minimum experience of at least 8 years with 3 years on a managerial level in a highly technical environment (similar to vessel and factory environment)
• Must be able to work on a strategic level and formulate strategies and concepts in order to create meaningful / strategic goals for the Maintenance Department and relevant projects
• Must have excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, and Labour Law, quality standards (ISO 9001)
• Must have an excellent practical experience and knowledge of machinery and utensils used in the day-to-day operations.
• Must be able to conduct engineering drawings and must be able to read wiring diagrams
• Must be highly entrepreneurial and business orientated
• Must have excellent computer skills on an advanced level
• Must be able to lead a team and must have proven leadership abilities
• Must have a high attention to detail
• Must have high integrity and adhere to principles and values
• Must have excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills
• Must be stress resilient and must work according to strict deadlines
• Must be able to plan, organise, control and direct
• Must have excellent numeric and verbal abilities (preferably multi-languages)
• Must be highly analytical and creative in resolving complex problems
• Must have a driver’s license

Your benefits

• Market – related remuneration
• Medical aid
• Pension
• Working in a well-established factory

Please send your comprehensive application per-email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by not later than 11 September 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. No applications will be returned. You may undergo psychometric assessments.