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Philip Morris International · Gauteng, South Africa

# Maintenance Lead

Gauteng, South Africa Full-time Manager or lead Skilled Trades & Maintenance 

Listed on Philip Morris International’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Philip Morris International’s careers site →](https://join.pmicareers.com/gb/en/job/PMIPMIGB34213EXTERNALENGB/Maintenance-Lead)

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## Job description

Maintenance Lead At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to build a smoke-free future. To achieve this, we need talented professionals who are ready to make a meaningful impact. As a Maintenance Lead, you will drive maintenance excellence across assigned production lines, ensuring equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization. You will lead maintenance planning and execution, eliminate equipment losses, support continuous improvement initiatives, and build technical capability within operational teams.

### Your Responsibilities

Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance. Drive breakdown elimination, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production targets. Monitor maintenance performance, analyze losses, and implement solutions to improve equipment efficiency.

Manage maintenance backlogs, work notifications, spare parts, and technical documentation. Support maintenance budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and repair & maintenance performance analysis. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements. Participate in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and contribute to operational performance improvement plans. Coach and develop teams in maintenance best practices, troubleshooting methodologies, and technical problem-solving.

Support Kaizen, continuous improvement, and OPEN+/IOS initiatives to strengthen operational excellence. Who We're Looking For Relevant Engineering or Technical qualification. Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, production, or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices. Experience with maintenance planning, reliability improvement, and equipment troubleshooting. Working knowledge of SAP maintenance systems or similar maintenance management platforms.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to influence, coach, and develop technical teams. Proficiency in written and spoken English.

### What We Offer

The opportunity to contribute to a global transformation toward a smoke-free future. A collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career growth. Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and operational excellence practices. The chance to work alongside talented professionals and make a lasting impact.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Philip Morris International’s careers site →](https://join.pmicareers.com/gb/en/job/PMIPMIGB34213EXTERNALENGB/Maintenance-Lead)

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