Maintenance Manager

Craven Cottage CC; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee daily operations across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities.

You will develop proactive maintenance plans for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and elevators, supervise a team of technicians and cleaners, manage contractors, and ensure safety and building code compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on maintenance experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Hospitality or large facility background preferred.
• Strong electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC troubleshooting skills.
• Trade certification or diploma in related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of guest rooms, lobbies, back-of-house facilities, and exteriors to identify issues.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for critical systems.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff and janitorial team, allocate workloads.
• Coordinate with external contractors for major repairs or upgrades.
• Monitor expenses, inventories, and assist with capex planning.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Education

Technical diploma or degree in engineering or facilities management

Job description

Duties

• Conduct routine checks of guest rooms, public lobbies, back-of-house facilities, and exterior grounds to identify and fix issues promptly.
• Develop and execute proactive maintenance schedules for critical systems like HVAC, plumbing, electrical networks, and elevators to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, train, and schedule internal maintenance technicians and janitorial staff, assigning daily workloads and emergency response tasks.
• Source, vet, and oversee external service providers and specialized contractors for major repairs, renovations, or specialized servicing.
• Manage departmental expenses, track spare parts inventories, order replacement supplies, and assist upper management with capital improvement planning.
• Ensure all facilities adhere strictly to local building codes, fire safety regulations, and occupational health standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management capacity (hospitality background preferred).
• Strong working proficiency in electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC troubleshooting.
• Technical trade certification, diploma, or degree in engineering or facilities management is a strong advantage.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, calm demeanour during emergencies, effective leadership, and basic computer literacy for tracking work orders.