Technical Services Manager (Johannesburg)

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

Job summary

A leading operational management company is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the deployment of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and manage technical staff in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in maintenance management. Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance work, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in maintenance management.
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to apply and measure risk mitigating actions.

Responsibilities

• Drive deployment of the internal system for maintenance scheduling.
• Manage technical staff and create high-performing teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Safety Knowledge

Operations Contracts Knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Certification in Project and Operations

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

CAFM Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive the deployment of the internal system to ensure: Planning and Scheduling of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Recordkeeping for any reactive and preventative work.
• Planning and scheduling of day-to-day repair work.
• Ensure Asset Register of all Equipment.
• Ensure Accurate Depreciation of all Assets and other Equipment.
• Plan and deliver scheduled maintenance work and respond to breakdowns.
• Manage the technical staff, composed of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled technicians and labourers.
• Create a high performing team by assessing and proposing development plan.
• Manage budgets and maintain statistical and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Create maintenance procedures.
• Manage stocks of supplies and equipment and its forecast.
• Communication, liaison & planning with subcontractors.
• Shift and on-call work may be required (24-hour operation).
• Ensure project management teams and contractors successfully execute on all project/preventative maintenance aspects including scope and budget.
• Manage project resources accordingly within budget(s).
• Negotiate contracts with new vendors and suppliers.
• Implement proactive risk management plans and assist in developing long-term contingency plans.
• Provide incident reports and identify root causes of technical faults.
• Provide technical expertise in emergency situations and develop and implement business continuity/disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct periodical staff meetings that incorporate safety and technical training sessions, presenting material to foster understanding and learning.
• Foster and encourage teamwork among team members and associates.
• Coordinate the activities of others to meet goals and objectives.
• Schedule the work of others to complete operations, programs, or activities.
• Report any defective materials in a timely manner to avoid disruption in service delivery.
• Conduct inspections of all areas ensuring upkeep of good hygiene standards.
• Develop coaching, training and development plans for project/work team within own technical/project portfolio.
• Resolve project/technical issues and management issues of substantive complexity/risk/impact.
• Manage and control the assets history.
• Drive the deployment of the system at site and its day-to-day management afterward.
• Lead the implementation of a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) with the support of the Group HQ.
• Maintain on a day-to-day basis the system to stay live and compliant.
• Support the establishment of the yearly capex plan with regards to renovation, maintenance and extension projects.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Certification in Project and operations.
• 5+ years related experience, knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, best practice, cost management and performance analysis, and experience 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.
• Operations contracts knowledge: understanding of contract negotiation/management techniques, subcontractors’ relationship management, excellent communication skills.
• Computer systems knowledge: advanced knowledge of/ability to use CMMS and/or CAFM systems, business communication systems, word processing, spreadsheet development, presentation development, and project management tools.
• Project Management Knowledge.
• Facility management background in charge of hard services is ideal.