Maintenance Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm is looking for a Maintenance Manager in Johannesburg. You will oversee a multi-skilled maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing guest experience. Candidates should have a strong background in maintenance, with at least 5 years in supervisory roles, ideally within a casino or hotel environment. This role promises an exciting opportunity to drive performance and asset longevity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as an artisan.
• 5+ years in supervisory/management roles.
• Proven maintenance exposure in a casino/hotel or similar high-throughput environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned preventative maintenance to drive uptime.
• Maintain utilities: water, drainage, electrical, gas, HVAC/refrigeration.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance.
• Conduct facilities inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Respond to breakdowns and manage work orders effectively.

Skills

Planning and organisational capability

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Leadership behaviours

Education

Matric plus technical qualifications/apprenticeship

Degree in engineering/manufacturing preferred

Job description

Maintenance Manager | Johannesburg | Permanent

Keep a complex running like clockwork? Step into a role where uptime, safety, and guest experience are non-negotiable. If you thrive on preventative maintenance and calm under pressure, this one’s for you.

You will lead a multi-skilled maintenance function to deliver both reactive and proactive service across plant, equipment, and facilities infrastructure. You maintenance plan, scheduling, and compliance, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to standard.
The environment includes building services and utilities—reticulation (water, drainage), electrical, gas, HVAC, and refrigeration—plus contractor management, inspections, and rapid response to breakdowns.

What You’ll Do

• Lead planned preventative maintenance; drive uptime and asset longevity.

• Maintain utilities and building systems: water, drainage, electrical, gas, HVAC/refrigeration.

• Oversee contractor performance; ensure qualified providers and complete documentation.

• Conduct facilities inspections; ensure regulatory and OHSA compliance.

• Respond to breakdowns and manage work orders in the FMS; produce regular reports.

• Manage team rosters, supervision, and performance; drive training with HR.

• Track budgets, analyse monthly statements, and implement cost-saving initiatives.

What You Bring

• Matric plus technical qualifications/apprenticeship; degree in engineering/manufacturing preferred.

• 5+ years as an artisan and 5+ years in supervisory/management roles.

• Proven maintenance exposure in a casino/hotel or similar high-throughput environment (advantage).

• Strong planning and organisational capability; sound financial acumen and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership behaviours that drive safety, service, and team performance.

What Success Looks Like

• Zero surprises: preventative plans executed, audits clean, and assets’ life extended.

• Right work, right first time: qualified contractors, compliant paperwork, accurate reporting.

• Safe, guest-ready facilities with swift resolution of issues and courteous service.

• Engaged, well-scheduled team with training plans agreed and delivered with HR.

• Budgets are met and cost savings are demonstrated monthly.