Maintenance Manager

Location: Parktown, Johannesburg (must reside within a 30km radius)

Role Summary

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance activities, building renovations, and tenant installation projects across multiple properties. This role combines technical expertise with leadership and requires a practical, hands-on individual who is comfortable both managing teams and personally assisting with maintenance tasks when required.

The successful candidate will regularly travel between sites to monitor project progress, ensure quality standards are maintained, and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Oversee all building maintenance activities across multiple sites.

• Conduct routine inspections of properties and identify maintenance requirements.

• Perform or supervise repairs relating to plumbing, electrical, welding, tiling, drywalling, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues quickly and effectively.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Project & Renovation Management

• Manage building renovation projects and tenant installation (TI) works.

• Conduct site visits to monitor contractor and staff performance.

• Track project progress and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

• Coordinate materials, equipment, and labour requirements.

• Ensure quality workmanship across all projects.

Team Management

• Supervise and coordinate a team of:

• General Workers

• Gardeners

• Plumbers

• HVAC Technicians

• Electrical Maintenance Personnel

• Allocate work schedules and monitor productivity.

• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to maintenance staff.

Tenant & Client Relations

• Liaise with tenants regarding maintenance requirements and project updates.

• Respond professionally to maintenance concerns and service requests.

• Build positive working relationships with clients, contractors, and service providers.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).

• Relevant technical qualification preferred, such as:

• N4, N5 or higher qualification.

• Trade qualification.

• Technical diploma or certificate in maintenance, construction, building management, engineering or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in:

• Building maintenance

• Construction

• Plumbing

• Electrical maintenance

• Welding

• General property maintenance

• Experience with tenant installation projects and building renovations is highly advantageous.

• Previous experience supervising maintenance or technical teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong practical knowledge of:

• Plumbing

• Electrical systems

• Welding

• Tiling

• Drywalling

• Painting

• General handyman repairs

• Ability to assess maintenance issues and implement cost-effective solutions.

• Experience managing contractors and maintenance projects.

Other Requirements

• Valid South African driver's licence (essential).

• Own reliable vehicle (essential).

• Willingness to travel regularly between sites.

• Candidates may use company fleet vehicles for site visits; mileage reimbursement applies when using a personal vehicle for business purposes.

• Must reside within a 30km radius of Parktown.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and practical problem solver.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Professional and customer-service oriented.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Reliable, accountable, and deadline driven.