Mechanical Manager | Faircape Group Careers South Africa

October 31, 2025 admin Uncategorized 0

About Faircape Group

Faircape Group is a leading South African business group with nearly 40 years of excellence across multiple industries, including healthcare, property, telecommunications, and engineering. One of its key subsidiaries, Inpower Generators, continues this tradition by powering industries with reliable, large-scale Commercial and Industrial Diesel Generator solutions. From design and installation to maintenance and financing, Inpower stands for quality, precision, and innovation.

The company’s consistent growth is driven by its commitment to technical expertise, customer satisfaction, and professional development. If you are passionate about engineering leadership and operational excellence, Faircape offers the perfect platform to grow your career.

Discover more about the Faircape Group at www.faircape.co.za or explore more engineering jobs on Jobs and Career Opportunities.

Position Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Manager (Millwright)
Division: Faircape – Inpower Generators
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 31 October 2025

Inpower Generators, a subsidiary of the Faircape Group, is seeking a strategic, technically skilled Mechanical Manager to lead its Generator Division. This role blends operational management, engineering oversight, and business growth strategy — ensuring reliability, performance, and profitability across all generator operations.

The Mechanical Manager will play a crucial role in driving innovation, managing project execution, maintaining safety and compliance, and ensuring client satisfaction through superior service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Operational and Business Management

  • Oversee daily generator operations, ensuring smooth maintenance schedules and service delivery.

  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance targets.

  • Build and maintain client and supplier relationships to drive growth and repeat business.

  • Prepare monthly reports covering operational and financial performance.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across technical and administrative systems.

Project and Contractor Management

  • Plan and manage generator installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects.

  • Conduct technical site investigations and create detailed recommendations.

  • Supervise contractors, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and safety standards are met.

  • Manage inventory and stock control, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Technical Troubleshooting and Repairs

  • Oversee and execute minor repairs and corrective maintenance for diesel generators.

  • Respond promptly to generator faults to maintain uninterrupted power supply.

  • Ensure new installations and control systems meet required operational standards.

Fuel and Resource Management

  • Manage diesel procurement, logistics, and fuel consumption reconciliations.

  • Oversee vehicle refuelling processes and ensure compliance with reporting protocols.

Minimum Requirements

  • Red Seal Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright (essential).

  • Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (advantageous).

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations or engineering leadership, preferably in power generation or heavy industry.

  • Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and technical operations effectively.

  • Strong understanding of diesel generators, control systems, and mechanical components.

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transport.

  • PrDP “D” license for diesel delivery (advantageous).

  • Ability to work flexi-hours and after-hours for emergencies.

Skills and Core Competencies

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making ability.

  • Deep understanding of generator systems and safety standards.

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously.

  • Proactive approach to problem-solving, innovation, and risk management.

Employee Benefits

  • Above-market salary packages rewarding excellence.

  • Quarterly performance bonuses based on results.

  • Long-service leave for loyalty and commitment.

  • Free barista-made coffee and discounted snacks on-site.

  • Discounted internet packages through Faircom.

  • Flexi-time between 06:30 and 18:30 for work-life balance.

  • Subsidised parking and modern offices near Cavendish, Cape Town.

Why Join Faircape Group

Joining Faircape means becoming part of an innovative and values-driven company that recognises and rewards talent. You’ll work in a modern environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and career growth while contributing to South Africa’s industrial and energy sectors.

If you’re a mechanically minded leader with a passion for generator systems and operational efficiency, this is your opportunity to shape the future of power generation at Faircape.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements can apply directly through the Faircape Careers Portal.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. If you do not hear from us, consider your application unsuccessful.

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