Assistant Technical Manager Properties

Shoprite Group; Komani; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A national retail company in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to oversee technical maintenance for properties. The role requires a qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance. Responsibilities include analyzing technical processes, coordinating maintenance efforts, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This is a permanent position based in Gqeberha offering an exciting opportunity to manage multiple facilities efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a Technical Property Maintenance role or similar.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, and plumbing maintenance in complex environments.
• Ability to travel at short notice as per operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze maintenance processes to ensure efficient operation.
• Categorize and diagnose complex maintenance problems.
• Gather approvals and coordinate with external vendors for maintenance issues.
• Implement identification and prioritization of maintenance initiatives.
• Monitor outsourced contractor performance and troubleshoot maintenance issues.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Air conditioning maintenance

Structural integrity knowledge

Plumbing maintenance

Ability to diagnose complex maintenance problems

Project delivery management

Education

Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Technical maintenance or compliance OHS certifications

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Technical Manager Properties

Job Type: Permanent

Location: South Africa, Eastern Cape, Gqeberha

Closing Date: 2026/02/04

Overview

The purpose of the Assistant Technical Manager role is to effectively support the management of technical maintenance issues related to a portfolio of properties. This position involves undertaking a variety of technical maintenance activities, including electrical and mechanical maintenance, as well as all aspects related to air conditioning, structural integrity, and plumbing maintenance. You will assist in supporting multiple facilities, including shopping centres, ensuring that all technical facility maintenance and related administrative functions are executed to the highest standard and within required performance indicators. This role works closely with a Senior Technical Manager, who is accountable for multiple facility-related outputs, including the successful execution of technical maintenance standards and controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyse technical maintenance processes and performance to ensure the efficient operation of all buildings and facilities within multiple portfolios.
• Categorise and diagnose complex maintenance problems and develop timely servicing schedules (e.g., sewage, air conditioning, etc.) to advise and recommend solutions to Property Managers.
• Gather relevant approvals for complex maintenance issues and investigate the need for coordination with external vendors or specialists, ensuring timely service delivery for highly complex maintenance issues.
• Implement effective identification and prioritisation of maintenance initiatives related to abnormal maintenance, while maintaining administration, allocated budgets, and actual delivery.
• Improve project delivery in maintenance management according to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot outsourced technical maintenance and associated contractor performance as defined within contractual agreements and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Resolve technical maintenance issues within agreed service levels and ensure successful completion of assigned technical jobs, confirming acknowledgment by relevant stakeholders.
• Research and ensure compliance with all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), including fire and hazard control.
• Review and execute technical maintenance controls while regularly monitoring building maintenance through inspections and site visits.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent (essential).
• Other technical maintenance or compliance OHS certifications (highly beneficial).

Experience

3 years of experience in a Technical Property Maintenance role (or similar) with experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, including air conditioning, structural, and plumbing maintenance within a shopping center, office park, or complex building environment (essential).

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to travel at short notice as per operational requirements (essential).