Team Leader – Maintenance Team

Rivers Labour Consultants; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Labour Consultants seeks a hands-on Team Leader – Maintenance to oversee a dedicated maintenance team in Howick. You will coordinate daily tasks and support electrical and solar installations, ensuring work is safe, efficient and up to standard.

The ideal candidate has practical electrical/solar knowledge and prior leadership experience, with a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. Local residence in the area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, electrical or solar environments.
• Practical knowledge of electrical and solar installations.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Valid driver’s license would be advantageous.
• Locally based in Howick, Hilton or Pietermaritzburg.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the maintenance team.
• Plan and allocate daily maintenance tasks to team members.
• Assist with and oversee electrical and solar installation and maintenance work.
• Ensure work is completed correctly, efficiently and within timeframes.
• Conduct checks on completed work and maintain quality standards.
• Identify maintenance issues and assist with troubleshooting.
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are available and maintained.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance and support.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and safety requirements.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture within the team.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical installations

Solar installations

Team leadership

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

TEAM LEADER – MAINTENANCE TEAM

Location: Howick
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a Team Leader – Maintenance to oversee and coordinate a maintenance team, ensuring that work is completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

The successful candidate should have practical experience with electrical and solar installations, as well as experience leading or supervising a team. A formal electrician qualification is not required, but a good practical understanding of electrical and solar work is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the maintenance team.
• Plan and allocate daily maintenance tasks to team members.
• Assist with and oversee electrical and solar installation and maintenance work.
• Ensure work is completed correctly, efficiently and within required timeframes.
• Conduct regular checks on completed work and maintain quality standards.
• Identify maintenance issues and assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ensure all tools, equipment and materials are available and properly maintained.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance and support where required.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture within the team.
• Complete relevant maintenance records, checklists and reports.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding maintenance requirements, progress and issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a maintenance, electrical or solar environment.
• Practical knowledge of electrical and solar installations.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding and awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Valid driver's licence would be advantageous.
• Must be locally based in Howick, Hilton or Pietermaritzburg.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable, safety-conscious and able to take responsibility for a team. The successful candidate should be comfortable working alongside the team while ensuring that maintenance work is completed safely, professionally and efficiently.