Technical Manager

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement is seeking a maintenance engineer to implement an effective maintenance system across client facilities and ensure SLA delivery. The role emphasizes planned, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, with focus on cost, quality, and safety compliance.

You will drive risk assessments, optimize resources, monitor performance of technicians and contractors, and support continuous improvement in FM services.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma with maintenance focus is required.
• Solid knowledge of maintenance engineering, CRM & property management.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP knowledge.
• Familiarity with OHS Act and ISO 9001 Quality & Risk Management.
• Valid SA driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely execution of maintenance strategies: planned, preventative, corrective and emergency.
• Identify maintenance risks and work towards resolution.
• Implement HSE, Quality & Risk management systems per client needs.
• Ensure optimal resource utilization across maintenance works.
• Manage parts and spares delivery aligned with SLA requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and take corrective actions as needed.
• Coach and develop technical staff; manage shift rosters and leave.
• Support continuous improvement in facilities management services.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

CRM & Property Management

OHS Act knowledge

Quality & Risk Management

Driver's license

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