Maintenance Manager – Student Residence

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd in Rustenburg, North West, seeks an experienced facilities manager to oversee large residential, hospitality, or student accommodation facilities. You will lead maintenance teams, manage contractors, and ensure reliable operation of building systems.

The role emphasizes budgeting, strategic planning, and strong stakeholder communication in a high-pressure environment to maintain safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of facilities or maintenance management experience
• Experience managing large residential, hospitality, or student accommodation facilities
• Proven experience managing teams and contractors

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Budget management

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

High-pressure work

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Facilities Management/Building Services

Job description

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or related field
• Trade certification (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience in facilities or maintenance management
• Experience managing large residential, hospitality, or student accommodation facilities preferred
• Proven experience managing teams and contractors

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices
• Leadership and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Budget management and financial acumen
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, reactive environment