Descriptions

SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

- Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd is a horticultural company that produces high-quality hybrid seeds.

- The company is seeking an Interim Facilities Maintenance Manager for a six-month assignment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the company`s facilities maintenance function during the six-month interim assignment.

- Lead the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes to maximise equipment reliability and minimise operational downtime.

- Oversee the maintenance, performance and continuous improvement of buildings, greenhouses, utilities, irrigation systems, mechanical equipment, electrical installations and other technical infrastructure.

- Develop and implement maintenance strategies that improve asset reliability, optimise equipment lifecycle and support operational excellence.

- Lead, coach and supervise the maintenance team by setting priorities, allocating resources, monitoring performance and promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

- Monitor maintenance performance through key performance indicators, analyse trends and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce equipment failures.

- Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring effective cost control while maintaining high service standards.

- Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on time and in accordance with agreed quality standards.

- Lead facility improvement, refurbishment and infrastructure maintenance projects, ensuring effective planning, execution and successful delivery.

- Ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, environmental standards and all applicable statutory and company requirements.

- Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide regular reports and technical recommendations to senior management on asset performance, maintenance priorities and operational improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

- A bachelor`s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building services engineering or a related discipline.

- At least seven years of progressive experience in facilities or maintenance management, including at least three years in a leadership role.

- Full registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a Professional Engineer.

- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams within a complex operational or industrial environment.

- Proven experience developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.

- Strong knowledge of facilities management, utilities, building infrastructure, asset management and maintenance best practices.

- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance budgets, contractors and service providers.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

BENEFITS

- No information provided.

DEADLINE

- 16 August 2026

JOB TYPE

- Interim fixed-term contract (initial six-month assignment)

HOW TO APPLY

How to apply Interested candidates should submit the following: A cover letter. [email protected] Applications should be emailed to