Property Maintenance Supervisor – Jewish Community Services (JCS)

Staffwise; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

JCS is seeking an experienced Property Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the care of residential flats, office facilities, and aged-care properties in Gardens, Cape Town. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on safety, compliance, and high maintenance standards.

You will manage day-to-day repair operations, supervise a maintenance team, and coordinate with stakeholders. The role requires extensive multi-discipline skills and strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in general building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, and facilities management.
• Ability to diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues, and recommend effective repair solutions.
• Proven ability to supervise a maintenance team and coordinate on-site with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end maintenance workflow from client calls to job completion.
• Coordinate daily team activities to ensure seamless operations across properties.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with standards and safety requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on maintenance techniques, materials, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on maintenance work alongside the team for repairs, installations, and upkeep.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain orderly documentation of work orders and schedules.

Skills

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

Grounds maintenance

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Job description

About the organisation and the role

JCS is seeking an experienced Property Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Foreman to oversee the care and upkeep of our residential flats, office facilities, and aged-care property portfolio. This is a high-impact, hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at balancing technical expertise with team management.

As a key member of our facilities and property maintenance team, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of day‑to‑day repair operations, ensuring all buildings are safe, compliant, and well‑maintained. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering exceptional maintenance standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Operational & Workflow Management
• Manage end‑to‑end maintenance workflow, including taking client calls, allocating jobs, and overseeing requests from start to finish.
• Prioritise tasks to ensure efficient turnaround and minimal disruption to tenants and operations.
• Coordinate daily team activities to maintain seamless operations across all properties.
• Quality Control & Property Standards
• Conduct building inspections, spot checks, and quality assessments.
• Ensure all maintenance work meets compliance and industry standards.
• Maintain consistently high levels of property cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Technical Assessment & Problem‑Solving
• Evaluate repair requests and use technical knowledge to determine the best course of action.
• Accurately assess when external contractors are required and coordinate their involvement.
• Provide expert guidance to the team on maintenance techniques, materials, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑On Maintenance Work
• Work actively alongside the maintenance team on general repairs, installations, and upkeep.
• Assist in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, gardening, and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Serve as a technical role model and mentor for junior maintenance staff.

Required Skills & Experience

• Work experience and industry exposure
• Strong technical skills
• Extensive experience in general building maintenance, including: plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, and general facilities management.
• Ability to diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues, and recommend effective repair solutions.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to supervise a maintenance team while remaining an active team participant.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating tasks, liaising with stakeholders, and resolving challenges on site.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Strong administrative capability for tracking work orders, materials, schedules, and inspections.
• Ability to maintain calm and efficiency under pressure.
• Specific Requirements
• Valid South African Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated technical maintenance competence across multiple disciplines.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Job Features

Job Category: Facilities Management, Property, Maintenance & Construction. Location: Gardens, Cape Town. Reporting to: Executive Director & Financial Manager. Nature of contract: Permanent. Hours of work: Mon-Thurs 08h30 - 16h30, Fri 8h30-14h00. Salary range: Market related.

Closing date for applications: 13 March 2026