Title:  Supervisor- Utilities Operations

Location: Windhoek

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Engineering

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Grade: C4

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To supervise, lead, inspire and provide support to the utilities operation team by ensuring that planned and preventative maintenance are executed including mechanical, electrical/instrumentation and provide input on utilities projects in the Engineering department.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• A National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ technical experience in a manufacturing plant of which at least 2 years should be on supervisory level.
• Practical experience and strong knowledge with industrial utility systems, including: Ammonia Plants, CO₂ Plants, Boilers, Water Treatment and RO, Compressed Air & Effluent/wastewater.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• MS Office proficient (Word & Excel)
• Plant Maintenance system (Maximo /SAP) experience will be advantage.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Understanding of TPM principles.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Leading and coordinating planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance activities across Utilities.
• Managing maintenance planning, scheduling and reporting.
• Providing technical support to Utilities Process Controllers to maximise equipment reliability, availability and plant efficiency.
• Faultfinding and trouble shooting and implementation of corrective actions .
• Coordinating contractors and supporting Utilities optimisation and improvement projects.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards, including legislative requirements relating to machinery safety in utility. 
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Managing departmental resources, overtime and leave planning.
• Leading and coaching

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Technical/professional expertise
• Assertive communication
• Negotiation skills
• Planning and organising
• Project management
• Process improvements

Closing Date:  25 August 2026

Namibia Breweries Limited as an Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998.