Assistant Maintenance Manager

The Good Human (Pty)Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 416,379 - 498,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

13th Cheque

Job summary

The Da Vinci Hotel in Sandton is seeking an proactive Assistant Maintenance Manager to support day-to-day maintenance operations of a luxury hotel. You will lead from the front, ensuring facilities, plant, and services meet the highest standards for guests and staff.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will manage a team, plan preventative maintenance, and coordinate with external contractors while maintaining safety and budgetary controls.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' maintenance experience in hospitality, facilities management, or similar.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or assistant maintenance management role.
• Trade qualification in electrical or mechanical (preferred).
• Willingness to work after hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the hotel's day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the maintenance team for safe, efficient work.
• Coordinate and perform preventative and reactive maintenance across facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance issues.
• Ensure maintenance work disrupts guests minimally.
• Schedule and monitor planned preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel standards.
• Assist with budgeting, stock control, and procurement of materials.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Support emergency maintenance including after-hours or weekend work.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Hands-on

Communication

Resilience

Detail-oriented

H&S knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification

Wireman's Licence

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Location: Da Vinci Hotel, Sandton Salary: R41,000 TCTC per month

About the Role

The Da Vinci Hotel is seeking a proactive and hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to support the day-to-day maintenance operations of our luxury hotel. This role is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys leading from the front.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, you will assist in ensuring all hotel facilities, plant, equipment, and building services are maintained to the highest standard, providing a safe, functional, and exceptional environment for both guests and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the hotel's day-to-day maintenance operations.

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the maintenance team, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

• Coordinate and perform preventative and reactive maintenance across all hotel facilities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance issues.

• Ensure maintenance work is completed with minimal disruption to guests and hotel operations.

• Schedule and monitor planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.

• Coordinate external contractors and service providers where required.

• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and hotel safety standards.

• Assist with maintenance budgeting, stock control, and procurement of maintenance materials.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

• Support emergency maintenance requirements, including occasional after-hours or weekend work when operationally required.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Millwright, or a related field (preferred).

• Wireman's Licence is advantageous but not essential.

• Minimum 5-8 years' maintenance experience within hospitality, facilities management, commercial buildings, or a similar environment.

• At least 2-3 years' experience in a supervisory, team leader, or assistant maintenance management role.

• Solid knowledge of building maintenance, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, generators, pumps, and general facilities maintenance.

• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programmes and maintenance planning.

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office. Experience with CMMS or maintenance management software is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability

• Highly organised with strong planning skills

• Proactive and hands-on approach

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under pressure in a guest-focused environment

• Strong attention to detail

• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation

• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to share knowledge and develop others

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a well-rounded maintenance professional who is a natural leader and enjoys working alongside their team. You are proactive, organised, and take ownership of your work while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

You lead by example, willingly share your technical knowledge, and are passionate about developing others. Most importantly, you understand the importance of maintaining a luxury hospitality environment where guest experience is always the priority.

Employment Details

• Salary: R41,000 Total Cost to Company (TCTC)

• Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension Fund, 13th Cheque

• Employment Equity: Preference will be given to BBBEE candidates.

• Overtime: May be required based on operational needs and is not separately remunerated.

• Travel: No regular travel required, except for occasional off-site training.