Engineering R&D Manager

Network Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment seeks an experienced Engineering & Facilities Manager to oversee operations at a Cape Town site, including building maintenance, grounds and asset protection.

You will manage budgets, capital projects, preventative maintenance, energy conservation and regulatory compliance while leading emergency response and enhancing guest and staff satisfaction through clear communication and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in engineering/maintenance or related professional area; HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing training.
• 2-year degree with 2 years experience in engineering/maintenance or related professional area; HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing training.

Responsibilities

• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
• Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Manages and controls heat, light and power and recommends energy conservation and economical facility operations.
• Develops specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.
• Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.
• Oversees and directs the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
• Develops a long term plan for preventative maintenance and

Skills

HVAC-R

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Energy conservation

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics

Job description

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Engineering & Facilities
**Location** Dockrail Road Foreshore, Cape Town The W 8001, South Africa
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**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Manages all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Assists in leading the emergency response team for all facility issues. Helps to increase guest and employee satisfaction through effective communications and training.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets**
- Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
- Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
- Manages and controls heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.
- Develops specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.
- Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.
- Oversees and directs the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
- Develops a long term plan for preventative maintenance and