Maintenance Manager

JVR Software; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Gauteng seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee routine checks and proactive upkeep of guest rooms, lobbies, and back-of-house areas in a hospitality setting.

You will manage internal teams, coordinate external service providers, and assist in budgeting while ensuring compliance with safety standards across all facilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and carpentry.
• Technical certification or degree related to facilities management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of guest rooms, lobbies, and facilities to fix issues promptly.
• Develop proactive maintenance schedules for critical systems to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, train, and schedule maintenance technicians and janitorial staff.
• Source and manage external service providers for major repairs or renovations.
• Manage departmental expenses, inventories, and capital improvement planning.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, fire safety, and health standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Facilities management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Technical trade certification

Diploma/degree in engineering or facilities management

Tools

MS Office

Work order tracking system

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.

Employer Craven Cottage CC

Location Gauteng

Job type Media/Photography

Salary Not specified

Posted 5 Nov 2026