Assistant Maintenance Manager

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to assist the Maintenance Manager with day-to-day tasks across the Estate. You will carry out general maintenance, repairs and preventative work, addressing plumbing, electrical, carpentry and related trades where competent.

You will supervise a maintenance team, allocate daily tasks, monitor quality and safety, and support guest and hospitality areas.

Qualifications

• A trade qualification or formal technical qualification.
• Experience in a maintenance position.
• Experience supervising a maintenance team.
• Good practical knowledge of general property maintenance.
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance work.
• Experience in hospitality/estate environment advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to live on the property and be on call.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager with day-to-day maintenance across the Estate.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Attend to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, tiling and related tasks where competent.
• Identify faults and maintenance requirements before they become major problems.
• Assist with repairs to guest rooms, chalets, offices and public areas.
• Maintain doors, locks, windows, fixtures and furniture.
• Assist with water systems, pumps and related infrastructure.
• Attend to urgent breakdowns and maintenance emergencies.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and within reasonable timeframes.
• Assist in supervising and coordinating the Maintenance Department.
• Allocate daily tasks to maintenance staff and monitor progress.
• Provide guidance to team members and foster a cooperative environment.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality and productivity.
• Maintain an up-to-date maintenance job card/work order system.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team leadership

Hands-on problem solving

Willingness to live on site

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Duties

Maintenance & Repairs

• Assist the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day management of all maintenance activities across the Estate.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Attend to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, tiling, building, mechanical and general maintenance requirements where competent to do so.
• Identify faults and maintenance requirements before they become major problems.
• Assist with repairs to guest rooms, chalets, offices, public areas, staff facilities and operational buildings.
• Maintain and repair doors, locks, windows, fixtures, fittings and furniture.
• Assist with water systems, pumps, geysers, tanks and related infrastructure.
• Assist with maintenance of swimming pools, water features and recreational facilities where required.
• Attend to urgent breakdowns and maintenance emergencies.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed properly, safely and within reasonable timeframes.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Assist in supervising and coordinating the Maintenance Department.
• Allocate daily tasks to maintenance staff and ensure work is completed.
• Lead by example and be willing to work alongside the maintenance team.
• Monitor the quality and progress of maintenance work.
• Assist with managing staff attendance, punctuality and productivity.
• Provide guidance and practical assistance to team members.
• Encourage a positive, cooperative and accountable working environment.
• Report performance, disciplinary or operational concerns to the Maintenance Manager.

Preventative Maintenance

• Assist with implementing and maintaining a preventative maintenance programme.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment, facilities and infrastructure.
• Identify potential maintenance issues and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are followed.
• Keep records of completed maintenance and outstanding work.
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date maintenance job card/work order system.

Estate & Property Maintenance

Due to the size and nature of the Estate, the successful candidate must be comfortable working throughout the property and assisting with a wide variety of maintenance requirements.

This may include:

Hotel and guest accommodation Self-catering chalets Staff accommodation and facilities Offices Restaurants and kitchen areas Conference and event facilities Swimming pools and recreational areas Roads, walkways and public areas Water and irrigation infrastructure Electrical infrastructure Pumps and machinery Fencing, gates and access points General buildings and structures Camp and activity areas Estate infrastructure and facilities Stock, Tools & Equipment Assist with controlling maintenance tools, equipment and consumables.

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and stored correctly.

Monitor maintenance stock levels.

Inform the Maintenance Manager when materials or spare parts are required.

Assist with preventing unnecessary wastage, damage or loss of tools and materials.

Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and responsibly.

Contractors & Suppliers

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in supervising contractors working on the property.
• Ensure contractors follow Estate rules and safety requirements.
• Monitor the quality of contractor work.
• Assist with obtaining quotations and sourcing materials where required.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with reliable suppliers and service providers.

Guest & Hospitality Support

• Respond promptly to maintenance issues affecting guests.
• Assist with urgent guest-room maintenance requirements.
• Ensure maintenance issues are handled professionally and with minimal disruption to guests.
• Understand that maintenance directly affects the guest experience and reputation of the Estate.
• Communicate professionally with management, staff, guests and contractors.

Emergency & After-Hours Duties

Hospitality operations continue outside normal office hours. The successful candidate must therefore be prepared to:

Participate in an after-hours/on-call maintenance arrangement. Respond to genuine maintenance emergencies when required. Assist with urgent breakdowns affecting guests, staff or operations. Be available during weekends, public holidays or outside normal working hours when operationally required, subject to the applicable employment conditions and company arrangements. Remain calm and solution-focused during emergencies.

Requirements

• A trade qualification or formal technical qualification
• Previous experience in a maintenance position.
• Experience working with and/or supervising a maintenance team.
• Good practical knowledge of general property maintenance.
• Ability to perform hands‑on maintenance work.
• Experience in a hospitality, hotel, lodge, resort, estate, commercial property or similar environment would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify maintenance problems.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to live on the property.
• Willingness to be on call when required.