Maintenance Manager - Sitewide (Travel-Ready)

The Focus Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company fleet vehicles for site visits

Job summary

The Focus Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager in the Parktown area to coordinate and supervise maintenance activities across multiple properties. The role requires hands-on leadership and regular travel between sites to monitor progress and ensure quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in building maintenance, tenant installations and renovations, plus extensive experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in building maintenance, construction, or related fields.
• Experience with tenant installations and renovations is highly advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel between sites.
• Must reside within 30km of Parktown.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all building maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Conduct routine inspections of properties and identify maintenance requirements.
• Perform or supervise repairs related to plumbing, electrical, welding, tiling, drywalling, carpentry, painting and general building maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage building renovation projects and tenant installation works.
• Conduct site visits to monitor contractor and staff performance.
• Track project progress and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and labour requirements.
• Ensure quality workmanship across all projects.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of general workers, gardeners, plumbers, HVAC technicians, electrical maintenance personnel.
• Allocate work schedules and monitor productivity.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to maintenance staff.
• Liaise with tenants regarding maintenance requirements and project updates.
• Respond professionally to maintenance concerns and service requests.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, contractors, and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Matric / Grade 12

N4/N5 or higher

Trade qualification

Technical diploma/certificate

Job description

The Focus Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager in the Parktown area to coordinate and supervise maintenance activities across multiple properties. The role requires hands-on leadership and regular travel between sites to monitor progress and ensure quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in building maintenance, tenant installations and renovations, plus extensive experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating contractors.