Campus Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Bright Placements; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Operations Manager to lead and optimise maintenance across a large student residence. You will oversee planned and reactive work, asset lifecycles, and contractor performance to ensure safety and reliability.

You will manage a substantial budget, drive cost efficiencies, and lead a team of technicians and supervisors in a high‑pressure environment, ensuring excellent resident experience and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or related field.
• Trade certification (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) advantageous.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience in facilities or maintenance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance operations across a large student residence; ensure safety and compliance.
• Oversee planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance; manage asset registers.
• Budget preparation and cost control; source quotations and procurement within limits.
• Oversee health, safety, and compliance with OHSA and local regulations.
• Manage facilities infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lifts, water systems).
• Support resident experience; ensure rooms and common areas are well-maintained.
• Maintain maintenance logs, reports, and use CAFM/ticketing systems to track work orders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Planning

Communication

Facilities management

Contractor management

Education

Engineering degree

Facilities management degree

Trade certification (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical)

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Bright Placements is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Operations Manager to lead and optimise maintenance across a large student residence. You will oversee planned and reactive work, asset lifecycles, and contractor performance to ensure safety and reliability.

You will manage a substantial budget, drive cost efficiencies, and lead a team of technicians and supervisors in a high‑pressure environment, ensuring excellent resident experience and regulatory compliance.