Vacancy: Building/Maintenance Manager

Location: Port Elizabeth

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Our client, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager, to be responsible for the organisation’s fixed and movable property, facilities, and infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualification would be highly beneficial.

- 7-10 years of hands-on experience in building/maintenance/construction/civil engineering.

- Minimum of 5 years experience in managing a team.

- Strong technical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical problems related to maintenance and construction.

- Valid driver's license.

- Strong knowledge of building trades.

- Knowledgeable on property bylaws.

- Knowledgeable on Health & Safety legislation, policies, and procedures.

- Excellent financial acumen, with the ability to plan and monitor budgets.

- Computer literate (MS Office).

Personal Attributes:

- A person of high integrity and highly ethical.

- A person with a very patient and empathetic nature.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Strong leadership qualities.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects.

Main Duties:

- Responsible for the planning, supervision, and management of all maintenance operations (property and infrastructure) and related activities.

- Lead maintenance procedures, property modernisations, projects, and security.

- Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify any potential issues that need to be resolved.

Asset Management:

- Conduct assessments on assets to determined whether any need maintenance or replacement.

- Ensure that all assets are stored appropriately.

- Ensure that all new assets received are added to the finance asset register and insured.

- Compile annual planned maintenance plan, including preventative maintenance.

- Compile and monitor the maintenance budget.

- Obtain quotations from suppliers and service providers, ensuring the most cost-effective solutions.

- Project Management.

- Liaise with and build and maintain strong relationships with service providers.

- Execute any special upgrades.

- Comply with all Health and Safety regulations at all times.

- Fleet Management - Report on vehicle condition, mileage and fuel consumption per vehicle. Ensure that the company vehicles are maintained and serviced.

- Oversee the Security of all sites, ensuring that all infrastructure and equipment are in good working order.

- Hands-on supervision and management of staff and service providers, including work allocation, training, and problem-solving.

- Provide reports, updates, and feedback to the Head of Property.

- Actively manage customer relationships.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.