Live-In Maintenance Manager – Student Housing

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the full maintenance function within a large student accommodation environment in Durban. This live-in role requires a trustworthy, reliable, and technically skilled individual who can manage day-to-day building maintenance, contractor coordination, and operational support services.

You will ensure safety compliance, preventative and reactive maintenance, stock control, and proper documentation, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
• Technical or trade qualification advantageous.
• 5–8 years’ experience in maintenance or facilities management.
• Experience in student accommodation, hospitality, or residential environments.
• Strong technical background in general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations across the building.
• Ensure all maintenance jobs are completed within timeframes and quality standards.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Supervise cleaning, security, and external service providers.
• Conduct regular building inspections (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).
• Coordinate contractor work with compliance and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to OHS regulations and safety practices.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and resolve promptly.
• Maintain building systems including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC basics.
• Oversee common areas, student rooms, and facility functionality.
• Manage maintenance reporting, job tracking, and documentation systems.
• Support vacate and intake periods with planning and execution.
• Ensure tools and maintenance resources are properly maintained.

Skills

Maintenance management

Contractor coordination

OHS compliance

Building systems knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Inspections & reporting

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Technical/trade qualification

Job description

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the full maintenance function within a large student accommodation environment in Durban. This live-in role requires a trustworthy, reliable, and technically skilled individual who can manage day-to-day building maintenance, contractor coordination, and operational support services.

You will ensure safety compliance, preventative and reactive maintenance, stock control, and proper documentation, while maintaining