The Playhouse Company, situated in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Maintenance Manager. The suitable incumbent will be responsible for the undermentioned Key Performance Areas

· Managing the Maintenance Department (a team of Artisans) and the work done by external contractors

· Managing the Operational Plan of the department

· Ensure that all organizational infrastructure, plant machinery, and equipment are maintained in line with both quality and Health and Safety Standards

· Managing and reporting on the Operational and CAPEX budget

· Management and Financial Reporting

· Health and Safety Compliance of facilities and equipment (The appointee fulfils the role of the Section 16.2 Appointee)

· Overseeing projects from implementation to completion of the Operational / Maintenance Plan

· Ensures that the roles and responsibilities as per the General Machinery Regulations are adhered to.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Engineering diploma in either the mechanical or electrotechnical (heavy current) fields with an academic qualification of at least T3 or N5, or of an equivalent level, and who, subsequent to achieving such qualification, has had no less than two years’ practical experience

· A minimum of five (5) years of Managerial experience,

Skills and Competencies:

· Be able to

o Evaluate and align performance with the organization’s objectives and take corrective actions.

o Influence and mobilize a team towards the achievement of objectives, planning, leading, organizing, and controlling work effectively

o Formulate appropriate medium and long-term future solutions to all Maintenance and infrastructure-related matters.

This Job Specification indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the position and therefore is not intended as an exhaustive list.

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) to your personal information being obtained, utilized, and stored by the company.

Interested people are invited to apply using the Company Job Portal (under “Vacancies”- “Application” Upload CV, then follow the instructions) by no later than Friday, 20 March 2026.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within three weeks of submitting your application, assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

“THE PLAYHOUSE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”