50 Facilities Maintenance jobs in South Africa
Facilities, Maintenance & Gardens Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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- Facilities and Garden Management
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
- Supervise facility and garden work.
- Manage contractor relationships.
- Assist with budget control.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Utilities Management
- Manage utilities supply and infrastructure.
- Communicate with municipal services.
- Implement sustainability initiatives.
- Track and report utility expenses.
- Insurance Management
- Understand and evaluate insurance cover.
- Support claims processes.
- Coordinate with relevant parties.
- Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Ensure compliance and maintenance checks.
- Stay updated on industry risks.
- Security Oversight and Liaison
- Oversee the condition and integrity of boundary walls, access gates, and electric fences.
- Ensure functionality of security infrastructure (e.g., alarms, lighting, CCTV where applicable).
- Supervise on-site security personnel and coordinate with armed response service providers.
- Serve as primary liaison with external security firms and emergency services.
- Conduct regular security assessments and incident follow-ups.
- Assist in the implementation of farm-level crime prevention strategies.
- Qualification in Facilities Management, Horticulture, or similar.
- Minimum 3 years' relevant experience.
- Knowledge of systems, utilities, and insurance.
- Compliance and safety understanding.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
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Property Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Posted 13 days ago
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- 5+ years of experience in property maintenance or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance procedures.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Proficient in property management software and tools.
DUTIES
- Handle lease renewals and negotiations.
- Assign and manage maintenance requests.
- Supervise & oversee the daily operations of the Property & Facility Coordinators, maintenance team and cleaners.
- Ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks.
- Monitor the quality of work performed by vendors and internal staff.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
- Work closely with the Facilities Manager on budget and vendor management.
- Tracking and managing inventory movements.
- Tracking PPM to ensure all preventive maintenance is completed.
Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience
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Skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician
Posted 28 days ago
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
**Your day at NTT DATA**
The Skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician has a substantial understanding of their role and applies their knowledge and skill to carry out their responsibilities relating to the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.
This role maintains and follows the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way. This role also ensures that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.
The Skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician acts as an informal team leader, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on achieving operational excellence.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Develops creative approaches to keeping operational costs to a minimum, improves efficiency, and implements new strategies. Systems of responsibility include -
+ Mechanical responsibilities include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
+ Electrical responsibilities include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
+ Fire Life Safety responsibilities includes wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
+ Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
+ Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes.
+ Inspects parts for surface defects.
+ Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
+ Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools.
+ Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include - Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control.
+ Analyses systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers.
+ Provides feedback to relevant teams on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
+ Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades.
+ Works with relevant teams to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance program.
+ Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
+ Manages systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting events.
+ Works with relevant teams to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:**
+ Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data center environment including, but not limited to the following - electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC's, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS', ATS' PDU's, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH's, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems.
+ Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.
+ Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations).
+ Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems.
+ Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal.
+ Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including -
+ Chilled Water Systems
+ Large Centrifugal Chillers
+ Cooling Towers
+ Heat Exchangers
+ Water Treatment Systems
+ VFD's and Pumps
+ HVAC equipment
+ CRAC/CRAH's
+ Humidification Systems
+ Water heaters
+ Water/Air filters
+ BMS and PLC Controls
+ Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
+ Fuel/Oil systems
+ 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
+ Static UPS Systems
+ Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
+ Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
+ Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in team environment
+ Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
+ Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
+ Ability to logically analyze and solve problems.
+ Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.).
+ Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera.
+ Possess critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ HVAC qualification.
+ Mobile Elevated Platform Operator certification (Advantageous).
+ Equivalent work-related experience required.
+ CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification (can be gained during course of employment).
**Required experience:**
+ Solid demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a data center facilities environment
+ Solid demonstrated experience in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preferably a data center, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant)
+ Relevant demonstrated experience as a critical facilities maintenance team leader
+ Solid demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including -
+ Chilled Water Systems
+ Large Centrifugal Chillers
+ Cooling Towers
+ Heat Exchangers
+ Water Treatment Systems
+ VFD's and Pumps
+ HVAC equipment
+ CRAC/CRAH's
+ Humidification Systems
+ Water heaters
+ Water/Air filters
+ BMS and PLC Controls
+ Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
+ Fuel/Oil systems,
+ 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
+ Static UPS Systems
+ Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
**Workplace type** **:**
On-site Working
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Facilities Maintenance Manager Port Elizabeth
Posted 7 days ago
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Our reputable Hospitality client is seeking a Facilities Manager to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.
Purpose of the job:
The Facilities Manager oversees all aspects of building functions and guarantees the safety and functionality of all facilities. Duties include running routine safety inspections, corresponding with contractors, planning maintenance work, maintaining records, and supervising facilities staff.
Working hours: 8:00-17:00 Mon-Fri but must be on standby 24 hours.
On-Site Accommodation:
- Water, Electricity, DSTV, Basement parking, and Wi-Fi
- Access to all our facilities and services including the gym, laundry, and regular cool events.
Requirements:
- Matric / Equivalent
- 2-year technical degree or 4-year college degree preferred
- 3 plus years experience in overseeing the maintenance function
- Experience managing a team of more than 5 employees
- Must be able to work independently and in a team
- Proven Team Player ability to work with a team and achieve daily and monthly goals
- Self-starter able to identify work that needs to be done and does it without required instruction
- Detail-oriented and pays extra attention to special requests
- Facilities manager is required to occupy the accommodation for at least 5 nights per week
- After-hours availability to attend to facility emergencies and student behavior infringements are required.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, budget and execution of Annual Preventative and Service programs
- Planning, scheduling, and execution of daily room maintenance
- Administration and reporting on daily room and communal area maintenance
- Stock source, control, and purchasing
- Storeroom management Planning, scheduling and execution of Annual and mid-term room inspections
- Daily site inspections
- Reporting on-site inspections
- Manage Service Level Agreements and ad-hoc Service Providers
- Participate in the on-duty roster during week and weekend days
- Work with service contractors
- Oversee maintenance-related procurement requests
- Project-manage portfolio large-scale maintenance and renovations projects
- Weekly review of the job reports to manage team performance
- Identify and act on Facilities’ categories with recurring job requests
- Attend service-related emergencies 24/7
- Manage all facilities included in the product offering
- Use best business practices to manage and reduce operating costs
- Optimize utility usage and distribution
- Increase operational efficiency of buildings and infrastructure
- Deliver exceptional building and facility cleanliness
- Assure positive student experience through quality maintenance and cleaning practices
- Perform all tasks on schedule with maximum efficiency
- Work with the Community Management team to identify opportunities to enhance the student experience
- Manage the facilities and service team to perform tasks at the highest quality: Maintenance team, Gardening team, Cleaning team, Contractors
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
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Display Pack crafts award-winning thermoformed packaging for food, retail and industrial markets worldwide. Our have world-class facilities and equipment help us provide custom solutions through our designs, tooling and fulfillment. Our focus creates an excellent customer experience.
Who We Are
Display Pack crafts award-winning thermoformed packaging for food, retail and industrial markets worldwide. Our have world-class facilities and equipment help us provide custom solutions through our designs, tooling and fulfillment. Our focus creates an excellent customer experience.
At Display Pack, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our organization and community stronger. Our culture is defined by one simple statement- "Nothing is more important than the way we work together". This statement has led to unity, trust and ultimately the success of our people and organization as a whole.
We Are Seeking
A highly motivated and experienced Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team and ensure the efficient operation of all facilities. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility maintenance, including preventative maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of equipment and buildings. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and functional environment.
What You'll Get To Do
- Manage and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for all equipment and facilities.
- Schedule and oversee all maintenance and repair work, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inventory, and costs.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex maintenance issues.
- Manage maintenance budget and control expenses.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
- Oversee the upkeep of grounds, landscaping, and exterior maintenance
- Bachelors degree from a 4-year college or university
- 5 or more years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Good knowledge of Windows based computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and/or legal documents.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers and vendors
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off
- Appreciation for work/life balance
- 401K Employer Match
- HSA Employer Match and Contribution
- Free Private Gym
- Free Chaplain/Counseling Services
- Profit Sharing/Bonus Program
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background verification check. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Packaging & Containers
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#J-18808-LjbffrFacilities and Maintenance Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Youll lead a team of Artisans in ensuring the optimal performance of all utilities, electrical systems, and mechanical infrastructure. From troubleshooting complex faults to overseeing preventative maintenance and improving equipment uptime, youll be deeply involved in root cause analysis, production support, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across the plants operations.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- N5 in Electrical or Electronics (minimum); Trade Test is advantageous
- 1520 years experience in electrical maintenance
- Strong background in electrical panel wiring, fault finding, and PLC/VSD programming
- Hands-on experience with compressors, chillers, hydraulics, and water treatment systems
- Manufacturing background in plastics/injection moulding/extrusion is highly preferred
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Facility Management Specialist
Posted 1 day ago
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The Workplace Specialist supports the daily operation, maintenance, and improvement of the organization's physical infrastructure and facilities. This role ensures facilities are safe, functional, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. The specialist works closely with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to coordinate maintenance activities, oversee facility projects, and resolve facility-related issues.
They oversee and manage Office-related projects in a manner consistent with the Company’s financial and operational objectives, while assuring quality and efficient service.
Key Responsibilities:
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Facilities/Maintenance Manager - Hospitality Industry - Port Elizabeth R20 000 - R22 000 per month
Posted 7 days ago
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Our reputable Hospitality client is seeking a Facilities Manager to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.
Purpose of the job:
The Facilities Manager oversees all aspects of building functions and guarantees the safety and functionality of all facilities. Duties include running routine safety inspections, corresponding with contractors, planning maintenance work, maintaining records, and supervising facilities staff.
Working hours: 8:00-17:00 Mon-Fri but must be on standby 24 hours.
On-Site Accommodation:
- Water, Electricity, DSTV, Basement parking, and Wi-Fi
- Access to all our facilities and services including the gym, laundry, and regular cool events.
Requirements:
- Matric / Equivalent
- 2-year technical degree or 4-year college degree preferred
- 3 plus years experience in overseeing the maintenance function
- Experience managing a team of more than 5 employees
- Must be able to work independently and in a team
- Proven Team Player ability to work with a team and achieve daily and monthly goals
- Self-starter able to identify work that needs to be done and does it without required instruction
- Detail-oriented and pays extra attention to special requests
- Facilities manager is required to occupy the accommodation for at least 5 nights per week
- After-hours availability to attend to facility emergencies and student behavior infringements are required.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, budget and execution of Annual Preventative and Service programs
- Planning, scheduling, and execution of daily room maintenance
- Administration and reporting on daily room and communal area maintenance
- Stock source, control, and purchasing
- Storeroom management Planning, scheduling and execution of Annual and mid-term room inspections
- Daily site inspections
- Reporting on-site inspections
- Manage Service Level Agreements and ad-hoc Service Providers
- Participate in the on-duty roster during week and weekend days
- Work with service contractors
- Oversee maintenance-related procurement requests
- Project-manage portfolio large-scale maintenance and renovations projects
- Weekly review of the job reports to manage team performance
- Identify and act on Facilities’ categories with recurring job requests
- Attend service-related emergencies 24/7
- Manage all facilities included in the product offering
- Use best business practices to manage and reduce operating costs
- Optimize utility usage and distribution
- Increase operational efficiency of buildings and infrastructure
- Deliver exceptional building and facility cleanliness
- Assure positive student experience through quality maintenance and cleaning practices
- Perform all tasks on schedule with maximum efficiency
- Work with the Community Management team to identify opportunities to enhance the student experience
- Manage the facilities and service team to perform tasks at the highest quality: Maintenance team, Gardening team, Cleaning team, Contractors
Technical Manager: Electrical (P7) (Facilities Management Division: Maintenance Services)
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Advert reference: uj_001788
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 7 February 2025
Position SummaryJob category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
IntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
The Technical Manager’s portfolio is responsible for the planning, installation and maintenance of electrical and air-conditioning systems, including electrical reticulation, earthing, cabling, transformers, adherence to policies and safety regulations related to HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical, and the review and implementation of maintenance strategies, planning and managing maintenance projects related to electrical and mechanical areas. Furthermore, the Technical Manager is responsible for the management of the maintenance budget within the department, customer care services, staff and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Prioritise and manage daily maintenance programs
- Maintaining specialised installations in explosive areas, high tension (HT) 11 KVA and domestic installations
- Formulate and implement electrical and mechanical maintenance strategies and procedures
- Benchmarking of standards and operating procedures
- Enforce 48 hours turnaround time strategy Re: maintenance/service requests
- Effect all purchases/procurement requirements
- Submit monthly reports to the Maintenance Manager
- Manage contractors in terms of SLA’s agreements and specifications
- Design electrical panel and circuit (drawing of Bill of Quantities)
- Planning and Quality Control on emergency and Priority systems
- Accountable for safety legislation compliance
- Compile and update risk register and institute corrective actions
- Replace worn out asset/tools
- Vehicle inspections and keep records
- Manage projects requirements within scope, quality, standards and budget
- Manage plant standards according to legislation
- Plan and implement disaster recovery plans for the section
- Compile operational and capital budgets, manage expenditure and correct deviations
- Accurate record keeping of all financial expenditure
- Manage customer requests and complaints and escalate those you are unable to attend within 48 hours
- Constantly provide customers with progress report on projects and tasks dealing with their concerns
- Manage staff leave and keep records
- Develop and implement staff succession plans and keep records
- Training of subordinates and keep records
- Supply of PPE and keep records
- Record asset/tools register and keep records
- Introduce and implement attendance register and keep records
- Manage staff performance
- Ensure practices that safeguard safety
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
- Master or Installation Electrician is essential
- At least three to five years’ proven experience in maintenance
- At least three to five years' proven management experience
- A valid driver’s license
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Ability to plan, control, organise and lead
- Computer literate in the MS Office suite (Word and Excel)
- Ability to negotiate, manage conflict and solve problems
- Ability to mentor, train, coach subordinates
- Interpersonal skills
- Stress and conflict handling skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management
- Technical skills
Recommendations:
- Good knowledge of the University’s Oracle system
- Knowledge of CMMS (Preferably Archibus)
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Dintwe Appie (Line Manager) on Tel: (
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/ or email
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrTechnical Manager: Electrical (P7) (Facilities Management Division: Maintenance Services)
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Advert reference: uj_001788
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 7 February 2025
Position SummaryJob category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
IntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
The Technical Manager’s portfolio is responsible for the planning, installation and maintenance of electrical and air-conditioning systems, including electrical reticulation, earthing, cabling, transformers, adherence to policies and safety regulations related to HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical, and the review and implementation of maintenance strategies, planning and managing maintenance projects related to electrical and mechanical areas. Furthermore, the Technical Manager is responsible for the management of the maintenance budget within the department, customer care services, staff and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Prioritise and manage daily maintenance programs
- Maintaining specialised installations in explosive areas, high tension (HT) 11 KVA and domestic installations
- Formulate and implement electrical and mechanical maintenance strategies and procedures
- Benchmarking of standards and operating procedures
- Enforce 48 hours turnaround time strategy Re: maintenance/service requests
- Effect all purchases/procurement requirements
- Submit monthly reports to the Maintenance Manager
- Manage contractors in terms of SLA’s agreements and specifications
- Design electrical panel and circuit (drawing of Bill of Quantities)
- Planning and Quality Control on emergency and Priority systems
- Accountable for safety legislation compliance
- Compile and update risk register and institute corrective actions
- Replace worn out asset/tools
- Vehicle inspections and keep records
- Manage projects requirements within scope, quality, standards and budget
- Manage plant standards according to legislation
- Plan and implement disaster recovery plans for the section
- Compile operational and capital budgets, manage expenditure and correct deviations
- Accurate record keeping of all financial expenditure
- Manage customer requests and complaints and escalate those you are unable to attend within 48 hours
- Constantly provide customers with progress report on projects and tasks dealing with their concerns
- Manage staff leave and keep records
- Develop and implement staff succession plans and keep records
- Training of subordinates and keep records
- Supply of PPE and keep records
- Record asset/tools register and keep records
- Introduce and implement attendance register and keep records
- Manage staff performance
- Ensure practices that safeguard safety
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
- Master or Installation Electrician is essential
- At least three to five years’ proven experience in maintenance
- At least three to five years' proven management experience
- A valid driver’s license
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Ability to plan, control, organise and lead
- Computer literate in the MS Office suite (Word and Excel)
- Ability to negotiate, manage conflict and solve problems
- Ability to mentor, train, coach subordinates
- Interpersonal skills
- Stress and conflict handling skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management
- Technical skills
Recommendations:
- Good knowledge of the University’s Oracle system
- Knowledge of CMMS (Preferably Archibus)
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Dintwe Appie (Line Manager) on Tel: (
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/ or email
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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