Maintenance Coordinator

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Maintenance Coordinator. This live-in role involves overseeing daily maintenance activities, performing inspections and repairs, and managing safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong maintenance expertise and supervisory experience. The position includes on-site accommodation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits

On-site accommodation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plumbing, building, electrical, and general maintenance.
• Heat exchange maintenance/repair experience advantageous.
• Previous exposure to managing institutional facilities is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the institution.
• Perform routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance of all systems and equipment.
• Oversee grounds and garden maintenance.
• Assist with hiring and managing external contractors and in-house staff.
• Maintain compliance with safety and health standards.
• Stand in for the Estates Manager during periods of absence.
• Be available for standby or call-out duties on alternate weekends.

Skills

General maintenance

Supervisory capabilities

Plumbing

Building maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Knowledge of OHS standards

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

A well-established educational institution based in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the property, buildings, equipment, and grounds, including kitchen facilities and accommodation areas.

This live-in role is ideally suited to a dependable and proactive individual with strong general maintenance experience and supervisory capabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Proven experience in plumbing, building, electrical, and general maintenance
• Heat exchange maintenance/repair experience advantageous
• Previous exposure to managing institutional facilities is highly beneficial
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards
• Supervisory experience essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the institution
• Perform routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance of all systems and equipment
• Oversee grounds and garden maintenance
• Assist with hiring and managing external contractors and in-house staff
• Maintain compliance with safety and health standards
• Stand in for the Estates Manager during periods of absence
• Be available for standby or call-out duties on alternate weekends when boarders are present

This role offers on-site accommodation in a house provided as part of the package.

If you are a reliable, technically skilled, and service-oriented individual with the ability to lead a small team and manage diverse maintenance duties, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: Role is based in PIETERMARITZBURG. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.