Job title: Plant Manager
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Functional Expertise: Millwright / Meulmaker
Location: Nylstroom , Limpopo , South Africa
Job published: 18-08-2026
Contact name: Jacques Terblanche

Job Description

About the Role:

This organization operates a brick manufacturing plant and is looking for a self-driven Plant Manager to oversee its production section. The role involves managing personnel and general plant maintenance, and requires a strong electrical background together with a qualified millwright qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production Efficiency: Drive production efficiency across the plant's manufacturing operations.
  • Team Supervision: Supervise and manage the production team on a day-to-day basis.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Carry out preventative maintenance to keep plant equipment running reliably.
  • Planned Maintenance: Coordinate and execute planned maintenance schedules for plant machinery.
  • Parts Fabrication: Manufacture or build replacement parts for broken plant components as needed.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Millwright.
  • Good knowledge of electrical motors and wiring.
  • Experience with circuit boards in manufacturing plant settings.
  • Welding experience.
  • Strong problem-solving ability under pressure, with solid fault-finding skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Sound knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
  • Willingness to work two weekends per month and overtime as needed.