Building Maintenance Team Leader

Discovery; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused organization in Sandton seeks an experienced facilities manager to oversee building maintenance and project management. Key responsibilities include managing contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, financial management, and team leadership. Candidates should have plumbing skills, experience with building services, and a solutions-driven mindset. This role requires excellent communication and proficient use of Microsoft Office applications. The organization supports diverse applicants and is committed to equitable employment practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs of minor blockages and WC flushing systems.
• Understanding of environmental impacts of poor waste management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute maintenance for building facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Manage contractor relationships and expectations.
• Conduct regular maintenance and project management.
• Create a positive and productive team environment.

Skills

Solutions driven

Good communication in English

Writing skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Education

Understanding of plumbing principles

Experience with building services

Job description

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast‑paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self‑driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Plan, execute and finalize maintenance and building facilities projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third‑party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects on plan. Responsible to oversee Discovery's buildings with regards to civil and building services, plumbing, painting, carpentry, flooring, pest control, etc.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Maintenance strategies
  • Ensure maintenance strategies are carried out for building, building civils works and relevant equipment and services. [preventative, reactive, statutory, condition]
  • Plan, develop/create and conduct preventative maintenance on equipment and new equipment.
  • Conduct statutory maintenance as per regulatory compliance requirements and to Discovery set standards.
  • Conduct reactive maintenance with urgency and complete it with required quality standards and within prudence.
  • Maintain and update databases.
  • Schedule dates for scheduled maintenance.
  • Stock and backup spare availability for quick response.
• Financial management
  • Budgeting (forecasting, track expenditure, variance, saving initiatives)
  • Quotations and approvals (obtaining, approvals, vetting, signing off)
  • Process invoices and ensure the amounts are correct and allocated properly
  • Capex submission (quotations, motivations, business case)
  • Purchasing of stock and cost comparison
• Management of environment services and other services
  • Pest control is carried out to limit infestation and damage to services
  • Compliance of environment standards within the operational
  • Correct disposal of hazardous substances and that certification is received that it has been disposed of in a safe manner and environment.
• Safety and compliance
  • Ensure compliance to safety, health and environment Act as well as adherence to the Discovery standards and practices and compliance to the OHS Act.
  • Ensure required maintenance activities is carried out at required intervals and that the service and equipment comply to regulations
  • Conduct risk assessmentCompile work permits and satisfy the risk appetite
  • Create and update standard/safe operating procedures (SOP)
• Contractor management of external and internal
  • Manage work scope and expectations contractor
  • Quality control
  • Manage SLA
  • Ensure contracts are drawn for services that has a priority
  • Plan dates for scheduled services
• Project manage
  • Project manage moves, installation and repairs to plants and equipment
• Team management
  • Manage work task within the team
  • Training of staff [coaching, skills development]
  • Manage leave and time activities
  • Create a positive and productive environment

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Solutions driven
• Able to work alone
• Good communication in English
• Writing skills
• Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word, Outlook

Education and Experience

• Plumbing skills – understanding the principles of water reticulation and drainage systems experience in repairs of minor blockages and WC flushing systems.
• Experience with building services, civils work, lifts, project management, health and safety, budgets.
• Understand maintenance strategies [preventative, reactive, statutory]
• Environmental knowledge of the impacts of poor waste management, grease traps, pest control.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.