MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced maintenance manager for multi-facility oversight in Plettenberg Bay. You will lead maintenance across farm infrastructure, supervise a team, and coordinate contractors to keep facilities in excellent condition.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years' maintenance management experience, a trade qualification or technical diploma preferred, and strong budgeting and planning skills to deliver reliable service and cost control.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience managing maintenance across multiple facilities.
• Previous experience supervising a maintenance team is essential.
• A trade qualification or technical diploma is preferred — relevant experience will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical fault-finding, welding, pumps and irrigation.
• Experience in agriculture, dairy farming, hospitality, property or tourism facilities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining all farm infrastructure including farm roads, buildings, accommodation, fencing, water and drainage systems.
• Coordinating maintenance of dairy buildings, milking parlour and yard infrastructure.
• Keeping guest accommodation in excellent condition through inspections, minor repairs and general upkeep.
• Maintaining bike trails, hiking routes, bridges, boardwalks and trail signage.
• Looking after pumps, water storage, irrigation and reticulation systems.
• Running a safe, organised workshop with tools, spare parts and stock control.
• Coordinating servicing for farm vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Building and maintaining a preventative maintenance plan and accurate records.
• Sourcing quotes and supervising contractors for specialist or licensed work.
• Supervising and training maintenance staff.
• Responding to guest requests and emergencies such as power outages, storm damage or flooding.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Contractor management

Education

Trade qualification or technical diploma

Tools

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical fault-finding

Welding

Pumps

Irrigation

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years' experience managing maintenance across multiple facilities
• Previous experience supervising a maintenance team is essential
• A trade qualification or technical diploma is preferred — relevant experience will also be considered
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical fault-finding, welding, pumps and irrigation
• Experience in agriculture, dairy farming, hospitality, property or tourism facilities is an advantage
• Strong organisational skills, practical problem-solving and the ability to manage contractors and budgets

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Maintaining all farm infrastructure including farm roads, buildings, accommodation, fencing, water and drainage systems
• Coordinating maintenance of dairy buildings, milking parlour and yard infrastructure
• Keeping guest accommodation in excellent condition through inspections, minor repairs and general upkeep
• Maintaining bike trails, hiking routes, bridges, boardwalks and trail signage
• Looking after pumps, water storage, irrigation and reticulation systems
• Running a safe, organised workshop with tools, spare parts and stock control
• Coordinating servicing for farm vehicles, machinery and equipment
• Building and maintaining a preventative maintenance plan and accurate records
• Sourcing quotes and supervising contractors for specialist or licensed work
• Supervising and training maintenance staff
• Responding to guest requests and emergencies such as power outages, storm damage or flooding

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted