Remote Maintenance Coordinator

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive virtual team

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Maintenance Coordinator to join our dispersed team supporting clients around Paarl, Western Cape. You will remotely plan and oversee maintenance tasks for client equipment, coordinating with field technicians and clients to minimize downtime and maximize system longevity.

In this remote role, you will manage schedules, track progress, and maintain detailed service records while communicating clearly with diverse stakeholders to keep maintenance on track.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a coordination, scheduling, or logistics role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and remote communication tools.
• Strong understanding of Installation & Maintenance processes and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate routine and corrective maintenance activities for client equipment remotely.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, field service teams, and internal support departments.
• Track maintenance progress and ensure all tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, work orders, and service reports.
• Proactively identify potential maintenance needs and suggest preventive measures.
• Communicate any delays or issues impacting maintenance schedules to relevant parties.

Skills

Coordination

Time management

Remote communication

Scheduling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a proactive Remote Maintenance Coordinator to join their dispersed team, supporting clients and operations connected to Paarl, Western Cape . In this crucial role, you will remotely manage and oversee the scheduling and execution of maintenance tasks for client equipment and systems. You will act as a central point of contact, coordinating with field technicians and clients to ensure all maintenance activities are performed efficiently and effectively, minimizing downtime and maximizing system longevity. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills to manage a complex schedule and liaise between various stakeholders in a remote capacity .

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate routine and corrective maintenance activities for client equipment remotely.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, field service teams, and internal support departments.
• Track maintenance progress and ensure all tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, work orders, and service reports.
• Proactively identify potential maintenance needs and suggest preventive measures.
• Communicate any delays or issues impacting maintenance schedules to relevant parties.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a coordination, scheduling, or logistics role, preferably within a technical or maintenance context.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using scheduling software and remote communication tools.
• Strong understanding of Installation & Maintenance processes and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development in maintenance operations management.
• Supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution to the efficiency and reliability of critical client systems.