Lubrication Solutions Business Manager
Network Engineering · Johannesburg East, Gauteng
Overview
A respected industrial solutions company in Johannesburg East is looking for a Lubrication Solutions Business Manager to lead its lubrication division. You will manage operations, build client relationships, and drive reliability programmes across heavy industry sectors. If you have strong technical knowledge of lubrication and maintenance management, this permanent role offers a great mix of operational leadership and client engagement.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a technically strong professional who understands how lubrication improves equipment performance and reduces downtime. You will take ownership of the lubrication division and make a real impact on plant performance.
What you will do:
- Manage day to day operations of the lubrication division
- Oversee lubrication projects from start to finish
- Lead and support technical teams
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Drive reliability programmes across various heavy industry sectors
- Ensure clients receive best in class service and support
This role combines operational management, client engagement, and technical leadership. You will work with mining, manufacturing, processing plants, and other heavy industry clients to improve asset reliability and plant performance.
Application note: If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on the database for other suitable opportunities. For more information, contact Prudence Mnguni.
Requirements
- Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, or a related field
- Industry related certifications will be advantageous
- Minimum 5 years experience in lubrication, reliability, or maintenance management
- Strong operational management experience
- Experience within mining, manufacturing, processing plants, or heavy industry
- Knowledge of lubrication practices, condition monitoring, and asset reliability
- Proven ability to manage teams and drive performance
- Experience working with maintenance strategies and plant optimisation initiatives
- Strong commercial awareness and customer facing experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Manage day to day operations of the lubrication division
- Oversee lubrication projects and ensure successful delivery
- Lead technical teams and drive performance
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Drive reliability programmes across heavy industry sectors
- Ensure clients receive best in class service and support
- Work on maintenance strategies and plant optimisation initiatives
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Engineering
- Location
- Johannesburg East, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R108k per month / monthly
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is perfect for someone with solid hands on experience in lubrication and maintenance who is ready to step into a management position. When applying, highlight your technical knowledge of condition monitoring and asset reliability, and show how you have led teams or improved plant performance in heavy industry. The company values practical experience, so use your CV to tell a clear story about the projects you have worked on and the results you achieved. Prepare for questions about how you manage client relationships and drive reliability programmes. Good luck!
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