Facilities and Maintenance Co-Ordinator

SA Metal Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks a Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator to manage maintenance across multiple sites. The role involves coordinating repairs, ensuring quality control, and maintaining effective communication with site engineers. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and a technical background, with a focus on safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 certificate required.
• Technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, or facilities management advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance and repair activities across four yards.
• Conduct quality checks post-repair and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Technical or trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Engineering Department requires a committed, hardworking, and trustworthy individual to join the team as a Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator. The successful candidate will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and ensuring the quality of all maintenance and repair activities across four Gauteng yards (PTA, ELF, KNT, and SCD). This includes outsourcing work, following up to ensure timely completion, conducting quality checks post-repair, and reporting to the responsible Engineer for each site.

Responsibilities (not Limited To The Below)

Coordination and Oversight

• Schedule and manage outsourced maintenance and repair services for all yard locations.
• Ensure timely execution of repairs by coordinating with vendors and contractors.
• Perform follow-ups to verify completion and quality of work conducted.
• Maintain effective communication with site Engineers regarding maintenance status, issues, and resolutions.

Quality Control

• Conduct thorough quality checks upon completion of repairs to confirm compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Document and report discrepancies or substandard work for corrective action.
• Maintain logs of completed tasks, including dates, contractors used, and materials replaced.

Bathroom Maintenance

• Address and resolve plumbing issues, including toilet leaks, blockages, and dripping taps.
• Replace toilet seats, shower heads, and faulty pipes as required.
• Carry out surface repairs including retiling floors and repainting walls.

Office Maintenance

• Replace faulty lighting and electrical fixtures.
• Paint and maintain interior office walls.
• Replace damaged floor tiles and hang fixtures such as whiteboards.
• Coordinate repairs and servicing of air conditioning systems.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of doors and door hardware.

Security and Surveillance

• Clean and maintain CCTV cameras to ensure clear visibility.
• Adjust or reposition cameras to ensure optimal coverage.
• Identify and address faults in electric fencing systems, coordinating necessary repairs.

Yard and External Areas Maintenance

• Manage repairs to roller doors and external lighting fixtures.
• Ensure all outdoor lighting and mechanical features are functional and secure.

Server Room Maintenance

• Repaint server room walls and ensure a clean and organized appearance.
• Organize and neaten server racks, cabling, and infrastructure.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• Valid South African driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly between sites (Pretoria, Elandsfontein, Knights, and Secunda).
• Technical or trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, or facilities management is advantageous.

Attributes

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, industrial environment, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to industrial operations in South Africa.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems related to plant equipment and infrastructure.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during inspections or supervision.
• Physically fit to perform tasks like bending, climbing ladders, and crawling.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions and industrial environments.

The successful candidate will receive a formal, written employment offer after completing all pre-employment checks. This offer is valid only if signed by an authorized company representative. Any other representations do not constitute valid employment offers.