Maintenance Supervisor

Tsebo Solutions Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a seasoned facilities maintenance professional in Cape Town to lead mechanical, electrical, and SHeQ-compliant activities. The role emphasizes planned and reactive maintenance, subcontractor supervision, and ongoing performance improvement.

You will review maintenance check sheets weekly, manage materials, and ensure safe, compliant operations across multiple teams, including risk assessments and quality control inspections.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum education.
• N3 Maintenance Qualification with Trade Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Schedule and manage reactive maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Ensure best maintenance practices are applied during maintenance and repair activities.
• Manage maintenance materials and resources effectively.
• Review and evaluate maintenance check sheets on a weekly basis.
• Supervise work teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct risk assessments before maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.
• Perform quality control inspections on all maintenance activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors and service providers.
• Inspect and approve subcontractor work.
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Investigation of plant and equipment performance issues.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance systems

Investigation processes

OHS Act requirements

Environmental compliance

National Building Regulations

Risk assessment

Report writing

Maintenance management systems

Help Desk interfaces

Industrial safety

Education

Grade 12

N3 Maintenance Qualification with Trade Certificate

Tools

Planon

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Mechanical and Plumbing Services Maintenance

• Schedule and manage planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Schedule and manage reactive maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Ensure best maintenance practices are applied during maintenance and repair activities.
• Manage maintenance materials and resources effectively.
• Review and evaluate maintenance check sheets on a weekly basis.
• Supervise work teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct risk assessments before maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.
• Perform quality control inspections on all maintenance activities.

Electrical Services Maintenance

• Schedule and manage planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Schedule and manage reactive maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Apply approved operating practices during maintenance execution.
• Control and manage maintenance materials and equipment usage.
• Evaluate weekly maintenance inspections and check sheets.
• Supervise subcontractors and maintenance teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Verify quality of completed maintenance work.

Work Management and Operational Planning

• Conduct weekly maintenance planning meetings.
• Investigate plant and equipment performance issues.
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors and service providers.
• Inspect and approve subcontractor work.
• Support mentoring and development of team members where applicable.
• Manage and update work orders through the Planon system.

SHEQ Compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001)

• Adhere to all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) policies and procedures.
• Promote safe work practices and legal compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure risk assessments are conducted and maintained.
• Support environmental and quality management initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance practices
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
• Help Desk and Technical Environment interfaces
• Incident and accident investigation processes
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act requirements
• Environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• National Building Regulations
• Labour Relations principles
• Risk Assessment methodologies
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used within the maintenance environment
• Working knowledge of maintenance management systems, including Planon

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• N3 Maintenance Qualification with Trade Certificate

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years' relevant maintenance experience within a technical, facilities management, or engineering environment.