Maintenance Manager (Swellendam, Western Cape)

Sentraal-Suid Co; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentraal-Suid Co. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep of our property portfolio and facilities. You will lead the internal maintenance team, coordinate with contractors, and ensure OHS compliance across all infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities include planning daily maintenance, inspections across buildings, managing budgets and CAPEX, and driving preventative maintenance programmes while maintaining cost efficiency and high safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of proven experience managing multi-property portfolios, contractors, maintenance budgets, CAPEX projects, and compliance programs.
• Strong operational knowledge of electrical, plumbing, civil, carpentry, and structural building systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute daily maintenance activities across all properties, buildings, and facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and resolve structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general upkeep issues early.
• Source, evaluate, and register third-party service providers and contractors to ensure SLA compliance, quality control, and cost efficiency.
• Direct daily work schedules and lead internal maintenance staff to maximize team productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare maintenance budgets, monitor repair expenses, and manage inventory and tool allocations efficiently.
• Implement capital maintenance projects in collaboration with the Manager of Properties and Projects.
• Ensure all property maintenance tasks comply with OHS standards, local building codes, and municipal regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

OHS compliance

MS Office proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Facilities Management or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SSK is seeking an experienced, proactive, and dynamic Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, structural integrity, and overall upkeep of our property portfolio and facilities. In this role, you will lead the internal maintenance team, manage contractor and vendor relationships, enforce Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, and ensure optimal operational standards across all infrastructure and property assets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute daily maintenance activities across all properties, buildings, and facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and resolve structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and generalupkeep issues early.
• Source, evaluate, and register third-party service providers and contractors alongside the Manager of Property and Projects to ensure SLA compliance, quality control, and cost efficiency.
• Direct daily work schedules and lead internal maintenance staff to maximize team productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare maintenance budgets, monitor repair expenses, and manage inventory and tool allocations efficiently.
• Implement capital maintenance projects in collaboration with the Manager of Properties and Projects.
• Ensure all property maintenance tasks comply with OHS standards, local building codes, and municipal regulations.

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification, N3–N6 Certificate, Trade Test Certification (e.g., Electrician, Plumber, Fitter), or a qualification in Facilities Management, Construction, Building/Engineering Management, Property Management, or Project Management.
• 3–5+ years of proven experience managing multi-property portfolios, contractors, maintenance budgets, CAPEX projects, and compliance programs (or equivalent facilities management and supervisory experience).
• Strong operational knowledge of electrical, plumbing, civil, carpentry, and structural building systems, combined with preventative and reactive maintenance strategies.
• Valid Code EB driver's license.
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard management software.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and travel away from home for extended periods based on operational or project demands.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive feedback within one month of the closing date. SSK reserves the right not to fill this position. SSK is an equal-opportunity employer.