TECHNICAL / SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE MANAGER WC (Western Cape)

Surgo PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Technical / Specialist Maintenance Manager in the Western Cape to oversee maintenance functions, manage staff performance and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Applicants should have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a technical maintenance environment and a Grade 12 or NQF 4 qualification. Basic MS skills are required. This role offers the opportunity to manage a crucial aspect of facilities management, ensuring effective maintenance of buildings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in technical maintenance.
• Ability to manage and report on budget and expenses.
• Skills in staff disciplinary procedures as per labour law.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for the maintenance team.
• Provide technical expertise to contractors.
• Manage staff performance and conduct reviews.

Skills

Technical maintenance management

Staff performance management

Budget management

Health and safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: TECHNICAL / SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE MANAGER WC (Western Cape)

REPORTING LINE: OPERATIONS MANAGER

ROLE PURPOSE

To manage and coordinate the technical / specialist maintenance related functions to ensure that our clients buildings and projects in the Western Cape are effectively and efficiently maintained.

Role Deliverables

• Technical Maintenance
  • Plan, coordinate, and assign activities to the maintenance team. (Prioritize critical items)
  • Provide input into the development of the reactive and planned maintenance budget.
  • Co-ordinate department activities with other department activities and or programs, including the scheduling of meetings and the resolving of problems.
  • Respond to emergencies timeously as needed.
  • Ensure that health and safety protocols are adhered to.
  • Train staff safety at workplace skills. (monthly and record)
  • Perform some technical maintenance tasks where needed.
  • Monitor and manage the quality of work performed by the maintenance team.
  • Maintenance procedures effectively implemented
  • Work order roll-over from one year to the next is not more than 10% of total work orders received.
  • Ensure maintenance staff completes a minimum of 4 reactive work orders per day.
  • A safe workplace is created with few or no incidents.
  • Maintenance work is planned and scheduled to ensure quick response times
  • Maintenance completed meets quality requirements
• Provide technical expertise to contractors and or maintenance team.
  • Most efficient practice is followed to complete tasks.

Administration

• Administration
• Manage and report on actual expenses vs approved budget.
• Prepare reports related to materials and supplies used to complete work.
• Ensure an adequate supply of repair and replacement materials.
• Report weekly on all critical issues on site.
• Complete tasks in action item list timeously and report on this weekly.
• Maintain good records related to all aspects of assets in the WC.
• Attend to special assignments given by the Operations Manager as a matter of priority.
• Inspect and evaluate reporting from supervisor and staff (i.e. timesheets, work orders, etc.)
• Maintenance expenses are within the approved budget.
• Stocktaking matches material requested, bought, and used.
• Accurate reporting and records are maintained
• Reports are submitted accurately and in time.

Staff Management

• Build an effective and successful team.
• Manage staff disciplinary processes as per labour law requirements.
• Address staff issues and concerns.
• Performance management of staff including:
  • Conducting monthly one on ones
  • Conducting annual performance reviews
  • Defining performance objectives and outcomes
  • Focus on skills development
  • Staff performance outcomes achieved.
  • Staff are content, positive, and performance driven.
  • Staff who do not score satisfactory during the performance appraisal are given special attention until they perform to the level as expected.

Role Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of a Grade 12 or NQF 4 is required.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience, preferably in a technical maintenance environment.
• Basic MS skills are required (Word, Excel and Outlook)