Technical Manager

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Facilities Management in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to implement and oversee a robust maintenance system across client facilities, ensuring SLA delivery and safety compliance.

You will manage planned, preventive, corrective maintenance, supervise technical staff, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with contractors to optimize resources and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering qualification or equivalent is required.
• Matric/Senior Certificate is required.
• SA Driver’s License is required.
• 5 years in maintenance engineering and CRM & Property Management.

Responsibilities

• Drive timeous execution of maintenance strategies: planned, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance.
• Identify maintenance risks and contribute to resolution.
• Implement HSE, Quality & Risk Management per Client needs.
• Optimize resource utilization across maintenance works.
• Ensure timely delivery of parts and spares for maintenance execution.
• Monitor and evaluate maintenance work for quality and cost optimization.
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in FM services.
• Manage SLA-based agreements with suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor contractors’ performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Provide technical support on projects and adherence to processes.
• Explore innovative, cost-effective maintenance methods.
• Manage budget and staff performance; provide coaching and development.
• Staff placement, shift rosters and leave approvals.

Skills

Initiative/Proactivity

Basic Supervisory Skills

Customer Focus

Teamwork & Partnering

Deadline Driven

Capacity Building

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Stress Tolerant

Analytical Skills

Interactive Reasoning

Written Communication

Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting

Oral Communication

Education

National Diploma / Degree or B Tech in Engineering: Civil /Electrical / Mechanical

Matric (Senior Certificate)

Tools

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Powerpoint

MS Project

MS Outlook

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

To implement an effective maintenance system within customer facilities and ensure SLA delivery

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Drive timeous execution of effective maintenance strategies i.e. planned, preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance
• Identify maintenance risks on Client’s property and equipment towards evaluation and resolution
• Implementation of an effective HSE, Quality & Risk Management system in accordance to Client needs
• Ensure optimum utilization of available resources in various maintenance works
• Ensure timely delivery and appropriateness of parts and spares for effective maintenance execution
• Continuously monitor and evaluate maintenance work performed by technical staff to ensure quality, cost optimization and timely execution as per SLA, work instructions and Client’s instruction
• Identify gaps and deficiencies in services, advise and effect solutions as part of Continuous Improvement on FM services rendered
• Manage back to back SLA agreements with suppliers and contractors
• Monitor service providers’ (contractors) performance and effect corrective action on any deviations to the SLA
• Assist in the management of technical projects and provide technical support, where applicable
• Demonstrate and instill effective adherence to processes on infrastructure maintenance
• Explore and recommend innovative methods, based on best practices, in order to bring about cost-effective solutions
• Manage operations within allocated budget
• Manage technical staff performance and facilitate improvement through regularly monitoring performance and providing required coaching, support and feedback
• Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in line with company policies/procedure
• Ensure adequate staff placement i.e. prepare suitable shift-roster and manage/approve applicable leave for subordinate employees
• Responsible for training, coaching, mentoring & development of technical staff

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree or B Tech in Engineering: Civil /Electrical / Mechanical or related formal qualification
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• Valid SA Driver’s License
• 5yrs relevant engineering experience in maintenance engineering, CRM & Property Management
• Engineering maintenance, CRM & Property Management
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Project & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level), SAP knowledge
• OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management & Risk Management Systems

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Initiative/Proactivity
• Basic Supervisory Skills
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork & Partnering
• Deadline Driven & Highly Motivated
• Subordinates Capacity Building
• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Building
• Stress Tolerant
• Analytical Skills
• Interactive Reasoning
• Excellent Written Communication
• Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting
• Excellent Oral Communication