Our client, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager, to be responsible for the organization’s fixed and movable property, facilities, and infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification would be highly beneficial.
• 7 - 10 Years’ hands-on experience in Building / Maintenance / Construction / Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing a team.
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical problems related to maintenance and construction.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of building trades.
• Knowledgeable on property bylaws.
• Knowledgeable on Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Excellent financial acumen, with the ability to plan and monitor budgets.
• Computer Literate (MS Office). 

Personal Attributes:

• A person of high integrity and highly ethical.
• A person with a very patient and empathetic nature.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for the planning, supervision, and management of all maintenance operations (property and infrastructure) and related activities.
• Lead maintenance procedures, property modernisations, projects, and security.
• Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify any potential issues that need to be resolved.
• Asset Management:
  • Conduct assessments on assets to determined whether any need maintenance or replacement.
  • Ensure that all assets are stored appropriately.
  • Ensure that all new assets received are added to the finance asset register and insured.
• Compile annual planned maintenance plan, including preventative maintenance.
• Compile and monitor the maintenance budget.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and service providers, ensuring the most cost-effective solutions.
• Project Management.
• Liaise with and build and maintain strong relationships with service providers.
• Execute any special upgrades.
• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations at all times.
• Fleet Management – Report on vehicle condition, mileage and fuel consumption per vehicle. Ensure that the company vehicles are maintained and serviced.
• Oversee the Security of all sites, ensuring that all infrastructure and equipment are in good working order.
• Hands-on supervision and management of staff and service providers, including work allocation, training, and problem-solving.
• Provide reports, updates, and feedback to the Head of Property.
• Actively manage customer relationships.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.