Maintenance Manager

Decofurn Furniture; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Decofurn Furniture is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of maintenance, infrastructure and projects across our national footprint. The role requires strong operational leadership to keep facilities running smoothly.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day maintenance, manage refurbishments and new site projects, and coordinate external contractors, while ensuring safety compliance and accurate maintenance records across multiple sites in the Western Cape and

Qualifications

• Relevant Technical Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical field.
• 5–10 years’ maintenance experience.
• 3+ years in a warehouse or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs across Head Office and national sites.
• Manage refurbishments, upgrades, and new site projects.
• Appoint and manage external contractors and service providers.
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety regulations (Section 37(2), OHS Act).
• Procure and source parts in line with company processes.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintain asset registers, maintenance logs, and service records.
• Oversee alarms, CCTV, fire detection, and safety systems.
• Track project performance and compile reports.
• Manage housekeeping teams and site standards.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

HVAC

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

Technical Diploma (Mech/Electrical)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Decofurn Furniture is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of maintenance, infrastructure, and projects across our national footprint.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and can manage both day-to-day maintenance and larger-scale projects across multiple sites.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance and repairs across the Head Office and all national sites
• Manage refurbishments, upgrades, and new site projects
• Appoint and manage external contractors and service providers
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety regulations (Section 37(2), OHS Act)
• Procure and source parts in line with company processes
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules
• Maintain asset registers, maintenance logs, and service records
• Oversee alarms, CCTV, fire detection, and safety systems
• Track project performance and compile reports
• Manage housekeeping teams and site standards
• Relevant Technical Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical)
• 5–10 years’ maintenance experience
• 3+ years in a warehouse or industrial environment

Key Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge (mechanical, electrical, HVAC)
• Understanding of warehouse operations and equipment (forklifts, loading bays, dock levellers)
• Solid knowledge of safety practices and compliance (Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993) li>
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving ability

If you’re someone who can take ownership, enforce standards, and keep operations running without disruption, we want to hear from you.