Technical Services Manager (Johannesburg)

Newrest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-sector catering company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager. In this role, you will oversee the deployment of maintenance systems, manage technical staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with 5+ years of relevant experience in facility management. Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of computerized maintenance systems are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in facility management or similar role.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management system.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and scheduling of maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation and contract management

Team leadership

Risk management

Technical expertise

Compliance with health and safety

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Publicado el 2 / 9 / 2025

Multi-Sector Catering Company with 40,000 employees in 54 countries

Labor

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the deployment of the internal system to ensure planning and scheduling of preventative maintenance schedules and day-to-day repair work.
• Record keeping for reactive and preventative work; ensure asset register of all equipment and accurate depreciation of assets and other equipment.
• Plan and deliver scheduled maintenance work and respond to breakdowns; manage the technical staff, skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled technicians and labourers.
• Create a high performing team by assessing and proposing development plans; manage budgets and maintain statistical and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation; develop maintenance procedures.
• Manage stocks of supplies and equipment and forecast needs; communicate with and plan with subcontractors; shift and on-call work may be required (24-hour operation).
• Ensure project management teams and contractors execute on all project / preventative maintenance aspects including scope and budget; manage project resources within budgets.
• Negotiate contracts with new vendors and suppliers; implement proactive risk management plans and assist in developing long-term contingency plans.
• Provide incident reports and root cause analyses of technical faults; provide technical expertise in emergency situations and develop business continuity / disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings incorporating safety and technical training; foster understanding and willingness to learn among participants.
• Foster teamwork, coordinate activities to meet goals, and effectively schedule work to complete operations, programs, or activities.
• Report defective materials promptly to avoid disruption in service delivery; conduct inspections to maintain good hygiene standards.
• Develop coaching, training and development plans for project/work teams within the technical/project portfolio; resolve project/technical and management issues of substantive complexity, risk or impact.
• Drive deployment of the system at site and its day-to-day management; lead the implementation of a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) with the support of Group HQ; maintain the system daily to stay live and compliant.
• Support the establishment of the yearly capex plan regarding renovation, maintenance and extension projects.

Perfil

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Certification
• 5+ years related experience; knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, best practices, cost management and performance analysis; familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Safety knowledge including health & safety, building codes, quality inspections, hazard & risk assessments.
• Ability to define, apply and measure risk mitigating actions.
• Operation contracts knowledge: understanding of contract negotiation/management techniques, subcontractors’ relationship management, and excellent communication skills.
• Computer Systems Knowledge: advanced knowledge of CMMS and/or CAFM systems, business communication systems, word processing, spreadsheet development, presentation development, and function-specific project management tools.
• Project Management Knowledge; ideally facility management background in hard services.