Senior Student Housing Maintenance Lead

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Mahikeng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd is seeking an experienced Facilities/Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across large residential, hospitality or student accommodation facilities in South Africa. The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Engineering or related field and relevant trade certifications.

You will manage teams and contractors, optimise building systems, and drive budgets and planning with a focus on reliability and stakeholder satisfaction in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Budget management and financial acumen.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, reactive environment.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Budget management

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

High-pressure environment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services

Tools

Trade certification (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) advantageous

Job description

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd is seeking an experienced Facilities/Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across large residential, hospitality or student accommodation facilities in South Africa. The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Engineering or related field and relevant trade certifications.

You will manage teams and contractors, optimise building systems, and drive budgets and planning with a focus on reliability and stakeholder satisfaction in a high-pressure environment.