Maintenance Manager – Student Residence Live Out

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager to lead and optimise maintenance across large residential and hospitality facilities. You will oversee teams and contractors, manage building systems, and drive cost-efficient upkeep in a high-demand environment.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent stakeholder communication to ensure reliable operations and safety standards across properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Experience managing large residential, hospitality, or student accommodation facilities.
• Proven experience managing teams and contractors.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.

Skills

Building systems

Leadership

Problem solving

Budget management

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Stress management

Education

Engineering/Facilities degree

Trade certification advantageous

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