Head Of Engineering And Maintenance

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Engineering and Maintenance in Franschhoek. The role involves overseeing engineering operations and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of management experience in engineering or facilities, with hotel maintenance experience being advantageous. This full-time position offers benefits including medical and provident fund contributions, annual increases, and bonuses.

Benefits

50% Medical Aid Contribution

3% Provident Fund Contribution

Annual Increases and Bonuses

Staff transport available at a subsidized amount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Engineering / Facilities / Maintenance Manager experience.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all engineering and maintenance aspects.
• Plan and supervise maintenance schedules for hotel equipment and vehicles.
• Implement a preventative maintenance program to ensure compliance.
• Manage, train, and develop the engineering staff.

Skills

Planning

Process excellence

Service delivery

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in Engineering / Facilities / Maintenance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Franschhoek is looking for a Head of Engineering and Maintenance to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and maintain all areas relating to engineering and maintenance to ensure effective hotel operational requirements.
• Plan, supervise and conduct the maintenance and service schedules of relevant hotel equipment and fleet of vehicles within the group.
• Work closely with the relevant Hotel Managers, Group Operational Manager and Heads of Departments to ensure all maintenance requests are resolved in a timely fashion with excellent record-keeping and efficient feedback.
• Implement the preventative maintenance program which ensures compliance with all relevant warranties, safety legislation and maintenance best practice.
• Oversee and manage engineering projects the group plans to undertake.
• Ensure the secure and safe usage of all equipment items.
• Manage, train, guide and develop the staff in their required skills.
• Ensure that malfunctioning equipment is repaired and brought back online in the minimum down-time.
• Maintain a thorough stock level of frequently used equipment, supplies and relevant items.
• Maintain inspection stock control and purchasing records.
• Obtain best price quotes from reliable suppliers and build a base of approved service providers.
• Preparing annual maintenance budgets including any purchasing for machinery or other CAPEX items, maintaining existing materials and machinery and labor.
• Ensure, enforce and maintain Health and Safety standards.

Requirements

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering / Facilities / Maintenance would be beneficial
• Valid driver’s license
• Candidates residing in Franschhoek / Stellenbosch / Paarl and surrounding areas would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years of Engineering / Facilities / Maintenance Manager experience
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Planning, process excellence and service delivery
• Experience with CAPEX & Operational budgeting
• Experience with preventative maintenance planning and execution
• Focused on quality and attention to detail with innovation ideas to bring about change and results
• Teamwork, cross-organizational collaboration and building high-performance teams

Benefits

• 50% Medical Aid Contribution
• 3% Provident Fund Contribution
• Annual Increases and Bonuses
• Staff transport available at a subsidized amount on Franschhoek, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Wellington routes
• No live-in accommodation

Additional Detail

• Matric, tertiary qualification in Engineering / Facilities / Maintenance
• Valid driver’s license
• Candidates residing in Franschhoek / Stellenbosch / Paarl and surrounding areas would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years of Engineering / Facilities / Maintenance Manager experience
• Hotel or property maintenance experience
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Planning, process excellence and service delivery
• Experience with CAPEX & Operational budgeting
• Experience with preventative maintenance planning and execution
• Focused on quality and attention to detail with innovation ideas to bring about change and results
• Teamwork, cross-organizational collaboration and building high-performance teams

Key Skills

• Marketing & Promotions, Attorney At Law, Jni, Airlines, Art

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1