Job Description

RCL FOODS is looking for a strategic and experienced leader to drive maintenance excellence across its operations as a Group Maintenance Executive. This role is critical in ensuring plant reliability, extending asset life, and optimizing maintenance performance through standardization, capability development, continuous improvement and innovation. You’ll lead the charge in transforming maintenance practices across a multi-site environment, aligning with industry best practices and delivering measurable results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic input on maintenance technologies and trends.

• Ensure compliance with maintenance work practices and governance.

• Lead assessments and initiatives to elevate maintenance maturity.

• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across maintenance teams.

• Align maintenance with operations, engineering, and supply chain functions.

• Drive cost optimization and asset performance improvements using data and analytics.

• Implement new technologies and processes to improve efficiency.

• Develop succession plans and training programs to build maintenance capabilities.

What’s In It For You

• Strategic Influence: Shape maintenance strategy across a leading food manufacturing group.

• Innovation & Technology: Leverage cutting-edge tools and analytics to optimize asset performance.

• Career Growth: Lead a community of practice and build a high-performing maintenance talent pipeline.

• Impactful Work: Drive cost efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend asset life across all sites.

• Collaborative Culture: Work with cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, and supply chain.

Why Join RCL FOODS?

At RCL FOODS, we’re more than just a food company we’re a purpose-led business committed to “We Grow What Matters”. We value innovation, excellence, and collaboration. If you're passionate about driving change, leading with purpose, and making a real impact, RCL FOODS is the place for you.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• NQF Level 7, Engineering Degree/B-Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Preferred: GCC (Government Certificate of Competency)

Experience:

• Up to 12 years in maintenance, with strong operational execution and leadership experience

• Proven ability to lead maintenance strategy and drive performance improvement

Competencies:

• Strategic leadership in coaching, change management, relationship building, and results delivery

• Strong problem-solving, project management, and commercial awareness

• Ability to influence, innovate, and collaborate across functions