Interim Facilities Maintenance Manager Job Opportunity at Enza Zaden

Interim Facilities Maintenance Manager Job Opportunity at Enza Zaden

Position: Interim Facilities Maintenance Manager

Enza Zaden

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd is a horticultural company that produces high quality hybrid seeds. The seeds produced are all exported to the mother company based in the Netherlands. After thorough quality checks the seeds are re-exported all over the world under the Enza Zaden logo. 

Know more about us at http://www.enzazaden.com 

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd has a job opportunity for:

Position: Interim Facilities Maintenance Manager 

Reports to: General Manager 

Position Type: Interim Fixed-Term Contract (Initial Six-Month Assignment)

Job Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Objective of the Role:

The Interim Facilities Maintenance Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Company’s maintenance and facilities function during a six-month assignment. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate will assume overall responsibility for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the Company’s buildings, greenhouses, infrastructure, utilities, and technical assets. The role requires an experienced facilities leader who can quickly integrate into the business, lead the maintenance team, manage contractors, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure uninterrupted support to the Company’s operations throughout the contract period.

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.

Qualification and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ progressive experience in facilities or maintenance management, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
• The ideal candidate must be fully registered 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 with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, planning, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates should be available to commence employment on short notice.

Our offer:

We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and an innovative environment. Teamwork, entrepreneurship, drive, a passion to learn and to share knowledge, respect for sustainable development and integrity are our most precious values. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to: [email protected]  by the 16th August 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Please include “Interim Facilities Maintenance Manager” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early applications are encouraged.

Important Notice:

This is an interim appointment for an initial fixed period of six (6) months. The successful candidate will be engaged to provide leadership and continuity of the Company’s facilities maintenance function during this period.

Subject to business requirements, satisfactory performance, and mutual agreement between both parties, the contract may be extended for a further period of up to six (6) months.

Given the immediate business need, preference will be given to candidates who are available to assume the role at short notice.

Note: This opportunity is exclusively available for Tanzanian Nationals. 

Only individuals possessing the necessary qualifications and skills should submit their applications. While we appreciate all applicants, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

*Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.