Maintenance Supervisor - Painting Department

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Somerset West is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their Painting Department. The role involves supervising teams of painters, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and safely, overseeing general maintenance requests, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in building and painting, strong administration skills, and a proven ability to lead teams.

Qualifications

• 8 years building and painting experience required.
• Code EB license and PDP needed.
• Administration skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of painters.
• Ensure painting projects are executed safely and efficiently.
• Oversee and assist with general maintenance requests.

Skills

Knowledge of building trades

Bilingual

Initiative

Team and management

Pro-active

Disciplined

Team-player

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Planning and organising

Work under pressure

Ability to lead teams

Motivational skills

Education

Grade 12

NTC 3 advantageous

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Painting Department

2025-07-28 - 2025-08-27

Permanent

SW005724

Construction

Other

Somerset West, my client, an established retirement village is seeking to employ a maintenance supervisor for their painting department who will be supervising a team of painters and ensuring that painting projects are executed efficiently, safely and in accordance with established standards
Oversee and assist with other general maintenance request

Key Results Areas:

• Supervision and Leadership
• Project Planning and Coordination
• Quality Control and Execution
• Colour Coordination and Design
• Health & safety Compliance
• Vendor and Material Management
• Communication with Residents
• Continuous Improvement
• General Responsibilities
• Oversee and assist with other general maintenance request

Competencies:

• Knowledge of all building trades
• Bilingual
• Initiative
• team and management
• Pro-active
• Disciplined
• Team-player
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Planning and organising
• Work under pressure
• Ability to lead teams
• Motivational skills

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• NTC 3 advantageous
• Code EB license, PDP
• 8 years building and painting experience
• Administration skills
• Computer literate