Assets and Facilities Manager Full-time Job

Why Join Machinery Contractors?

At Machinery Contractors, we design, manufacture, and repair earthmoving equipment and attachments, from buckets and quick couplers to tyre handlers and cable reelers.

Our mission is to transform engineering challenges into opportunities.

Our Values are:

Forge Through

Impossible Till We Step In

Growth Through Team Work and

In This Together

We are a Level 1 BBBEE company committed to skills development, employment equity, and longterm, sustainable growth. As we expand and optimise our operations, we invite a seasoned Asset & Facilities Manager to join us in ensuring our assets and facilities support excellence, safety, and innovation.

The purpose of the role is to lead the strategic planning, maintenance, and operational management of all physical assets and infrastructure, ensuring that they deliver optimum efficiency, safety, reliability, and long-term value, aligned with MC’s standards of quality, integrity, and performance.

MAIN OUTCOMES

Maintain, optimise, and protect the full lifecycle of all assets and facilities.

Reduce downtime, enhance reliability, and maximise equipment availability.

Oversee maintenance strategy and execution with fidelity to schedule and quality.

Manage budgets, contracts, and resources for cost-effective operations.

Ensure compliance, safety, and regulatory alignment of all infrastructure.

Lead teams in a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Asset Lifecycle Management

Maintain and update the Asset Register and Asset Defects List.

Identify, acquire, and dispose of assets strategically and compliantly.

Implement and monitor preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.

Execute and manage the Master Maintenance Schedule and Plan.

Facilities Oversight

Manage utilities, HVAC, security systems, and general infrastructure.

Oversee workspace optimization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.

Maintenance Planning & Execution

Ensure timely procurement of services and resources.

Lead maintenance operations to ensure uptime, reliability, and safety.

Use CMMS and IoT data to inform maintenance decisions and optimise performance.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and inspire the facilities and maintenance teams.

Train staff on equipment use and best practices.

Foster a high-performance, accountable, and safe work culture.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Conduct risk assessments and manage audits and permits.

Project & Budget Management

Plan and manage facility upgrades and expansions.

Develop and control departmental CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

Negotiate with vendors to ensure value and performance.

Part of the role will also include Assets and Facilities Manager for other branch workshops, located throughout Southern Africa, such as the Vaal branch, Emalahleni branch, Jwaneng branch, and our assets in Ghana.

Requirements

Proven experience in:

Asset management and maintenance planning in industrial or engineering environments

5 – 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

Facilities operations, including infrastructure, utilities, and compliance systems.

Maintenance methodologies such as RCM, TPM, and CBM

Capital and operational budgeting, vendor management, and cost control.

Safety, health, environmental, and legal compliance in plant environments.

Hands-on technical understanding of:

Mechanical, electrical, and automation systems

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and IoT platforms

Strong data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to analyse maintenance trends

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and achieving operational KPIs.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Profit-related Bonuses

History
Machinery Contractors was established in 1993
Profile
MC has its headquarters in Brits, Northwest Province;
Our management team is actively involved in the design, fabrication and marketing of our products and have over 20 years accumulative experience in the industry.
Staff complement of 61 full-time employees
22% of the staff were classified as professional and a further 17% as skilled. The skilled technical team was underpinned by an experienced labour force.;
HDSAs make up 60% of the workforce, and 16% of the workforce comprises women;
Currently 100% of manufacturing inputs are procured locally.