Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Southern Housing; East London; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team. You will oversee planning, execution, and coordination of all electrical maintenance activities to ensure equipment availability and operational efficiency.

You will manage technicians, implement preventative maintenance programs, enforce safety standards, and maintain facility integrity.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical Engineering (Electrician, N5 or higher).
• 3–5 years in electrical maintenance; 1–2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of motors, generators, switchgear and control systems.
• Experience with CMMS is advantageous.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical maintenance technicians.
• Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and provide guidance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and timely procurement.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide training opportunities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Leadership

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Preventive maintenance

Education

Trade qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

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Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead their maintenance team in Queenstown . This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and coordination of all electrical maintenance activities within their facility, ensuring high levels of equipment availability and operational efficiency. You will be crucial in managing a team of technicians, implementing preventative maintenance programs, and ensuring a safe working environment. This position is key to maintaining the operational integrity of facilities in the Eastern Cape .

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead their maintenance team in Queenstown . This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and coordination of all electrical maintenance activities within their facility, ensuring high levels of equipment availability and operational efficiency. You will be crucial in managing a team of technicians, implementing preventative maintenance programs, and ensuring a safe working environment. This position is key to maintaining the operational integrity of facilities in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of electrical maintenance technicians.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for electrical systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure timely procurement of necessary components.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide training and development opportunities for the maintenance team.

Requirements

• Trade qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g., Electrician, N5 or higher).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including motors, generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is advantageous.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated maintenance team.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Stable role within an important industrial center in the Eastern Cape .
• A focus on safety and operational excellence.