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Maintenance Manager

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Full-time
On-site
Cape Town, South Africa

Introduction

Our hotel in Pinetown, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to uphold and enhance the hotel’s facility standards. The ideal candidate will lead the maintenance department, ensuring the property operates seamlessly to deliver a safe, comfortable, and unique guest experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all maintenance operations, including plumbing, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, and general repairs.
  • Lead and manage the maintenance team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance programs.
  • Manage project planning, budgeting, and workflow to ensure timely and efficient execution.
  • Ensure all tools, equipment, and systems are maintained to the highest standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments to address and resolve maintenance-related issues promptly.
  • Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Job Knowledge & Skills:

  • Proven expertise in managing maintenance operations in a hospitality environment.
  • Strong leadership skills, including team management and conflict resolution.
  • Advanced knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, and preventative maintenance.
  • Project management skills with a focus on budgeting, scheduling, and workflow optimisation.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

  • Essential:
  • 5+ years of maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a senior management role.
  • Completion of relevant short courses in refrigeration, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, painting, or general maintenance.
  • Grade 12 qualification.
  • Desirable:
  • Experience in a large hotel environment.
  • Trade test certification or equivalent professional qualification.

Key Competencies:

  • Planning and organising large-scale operations.
  • Delivering results and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Relating and networking across multiple departments.
  • Deciding and initiating action with confidence and authority.
  • Managing performance and achieving departmental goals.