Maintenance Co_Lead

Dream Resorts; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance across facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. You will ensure efficient operations, supervise technicians, and drive safety, cost controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance, hands-on plumbing and electrical skills, and strong time management. Weekend shifts and audits are part of the schedule in this hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and leading teams
• Hands-on experience with plumbing and electrical
• Time management and ability to work under pressure
• Public safety and security awareness and compliance

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Monitor equipment and facility performance to ensure reliability
• Provide day-to-day guidance to maintenance technicians and contractors
• Lead safety and compliance activities, audits, and training records
• Maintain maintenance records and asset histories
• Assist with budget monitoring and supplier quotations
• Coordinate improvement projects and contractor supervision
• Prepare maintenance reports and performance indicators

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Health & safety

Budgeting & cost control

Project coordination

Administration & reporting

Education

Matric qualification

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical

Job description

Nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa sits quiet and unassuming, surrounded by magnificent mountain vistas. Ease into pure luxury and be treated to elegant finishes and careful attention to detail.

Dream Hotels & Resorts live by its 8 core values. Our team is dedicated to being reliable and accountable, fostering empathy to understand others' feelings and collaboratively find solutions, and prioritizing sustainability in environmental, financial, and social aspects. Rooted in humanity, trust, dynamism, excellence, and joy, we celebrate diversity, prioritize integrity, embrace creativity, pursue quality, and foster a joyful work environment to connect people with our surroundings and each other. These play a part in our day-to-day decision making & operational requirements.

Job Overview

To assist the Maintenance Lead in planning, coordinating, and supervising all maintenance activities to ensure effective operations of facilities, equipment and infrastructure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment, machinery, and facility performance.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Support strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance requirements.

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor completion.
• Promote teamwork and accountability.
• Assist with staff training, coaching, and development.
• Act as a point of contact in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Ensuring all required documentation has been acquired according to Department of labour and employment
• Ensure all documentation is uploaded and up to date according to GRIPP standards and be present when audits take place
• Do quarterly audits
• Ensure H&S meetings are conducted once a quarter, minutes, and action plans to be filled
• Ensure appointment letters are updated
• All H&S training to be arranged annually with training records by reputable company
• Obtain a score of 89% or above

Environmental Resource Optimization Champion- ERO

• Work alongside the co-champion to complete monthly reviews
• Complete daily tracker of electricity and water
• Ensure monthly meetings takes place with minutes and is according to ERO template
• Attend ERO cluster meetings
• Update all policies annually
• Comment on monthly reports
• Submit electricity account to ERO for verification purposes
• Implement cost saving initiatives alongside the co-champion
• Update goals annually
• Update all documentation on ERO online
• Do monthly ERO assessments and obtain a SEMP score of 3.6 score or above

Equipment & Asset Management

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment histories.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and stock levels.
• Ensure maintenance tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Support asset management and lifecycle planning initiatives.

Budget & Cost Control

• Assist with monitoring maintenance expenses and budgets.
• Obtain quotations and liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support equipment installations and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain maintenance schedules and documentation.
• Prepare maintenance reports and performance indicators.
• Assist with developing and updating SOPs.
• Communicate maintenance issues and recommendations to management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Martic qualification
• Minimum 3-5 years maintenance experience
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and leading teams
• Hands on experience with plumbing and electrical
• Work under pressure
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• Time Management — Managing one's own time

Working Conditions

• Weekend, Sunday and public holiday shifts
• Physical strength and flexibility