Building Supervisor

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Facilities Management is seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to implement an effective maintenance system across client facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on delivering SLA-compliant maintenance through planned, preventive, corrective, and emergency activities, while optimizing resources and costs.

The candidate will lead a technical team, plan rosters, oversee parts and spares, and drive continuous improvement in safety and quality according to client instructions and

Qualifications

• Matric and engineering qualification required.
• At least 3 years' facilities maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• Knowledge of OHS Act and quality management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify maintenance risks on client property and equipment for evaluation and resolution.
• Drive timeous execution of maintenance strategies including planned, preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance.
• Ensure optimal use of resources across maintenance works.
• Plan shift rosters and manage leaves for technicians.
• Monitor and coach technical staff to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage budget and performance, resolving conflicts per policy.

Skills

MS Office

Maintenance planning

Team supervision

Budget management

Communication

Education

Matric (Senior Certificate)

National Diploma/Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

To implement an effective maintenance system within customer facilities and ensure SLA delivery.

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Identify maintenance risks on Client’s property and equipment for evaluation and resolution
• Drive timeous execution of effective maintenance strategies i.e. planned, preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance
• Ensure optimum utilization of available resources in various maintenance works
• Ensure timely delivery and appropriateness of parts and spares for effective maintenance execution in liaison with the RC
• Continuously monitor and evaluate maintenance work performed by technical staff to ensure quality, cost optimization and timely execution as per SLA, work instructions and Client’s instruction
• Plan and manage the human resource requirements to execute maintenance schedule and emergency maintenance requirements, as required
• Manage operations within allocated budget
• Manage technical staff performance and facilitate improvement through regularly monitoring performance and providing required coaching, support and feedback
• Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in line with company policies/procedure
• Ensure adequate staff placement i.e. prepare suitable shift-roster and manage/approve applicable leave for subordinate employees
• Responsible for training, coaching, mentoring & development of Electricians, HVAC Technicians, Handyman Infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• National Diploma/Degree in Engineering: Civil/Mechanical/Electrical or related formal qualification
• Valid SA Driver’s License
• 3yrs relevant engineering experience in facilities maintenance, CRM & Property Management
• Engineering maintenance, CRM & Property Management
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
• SAP knowledge
• OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management & Risk Management Systems

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Basic Supervisory Skills
• Subordinates Capacity Building
• Customer Focus
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting
• Teamwork & Partnering
• Relationship Building
• Interactive Reasoning
• Excellent Oral Communication