910 Maintenance jobs in South Africa

About SABS

Working for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) opens the mind to the world around you. The South African Bureau of Standards offers diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider of choice and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace

To develop, implement and manage planned and preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance plans and to oversee the maintenance and repair of the common-use facilities and to manage the activities of the Facilities Maintenance business unit.

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 25/08/2025

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Where will the successful candidate fit in?

We are seeking a hands-on, proactive, and organised Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to take ownership of the upkeep and maintenance of our office facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day maintenance operations, coordinating with contractors and suppliers, and reporting on project progress and building upkeep. This is a critical role ensuring our working environment remains safe, functional, and well-maintained.

This position requires strong technical know-how, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to work independently, as well as collaborate with various departments. A valid driver's license and a minimum of one year’s driving experience is non-negotiable.

• Facilities Maintenance Operations
  • Conduct general repairs and maintenance, including carpentry, sanding, painting, drilling, minor plumbing and electrical work.
  • Assemble, install and repair office furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections and maintain a regular maintenance schedule across the premises.
  • Identify and escalate major maintenance requirements to management while actioning those within scope.
  • Maintain a tidy and well-stocked tools and equipment inventory; request restocking as necessary.
  • Assist with office reconfigurations, furniture moves, and setup of new areas as needed.
• Supplier and Contractor Coordination
  • Liaise with external contractors and service providers to arrange quotes, schedule work, and ensure quality service delivery.
  • Coordinate supplier collections and deliveries, ensuring materials or stock are received on time and handled appropriately.
  • Maintain effective communication with suppliers and service providers for ongoing maintenance contracts or project work.
• Administrative & Reporting Duties
  • Keep detailed maintenance logs, update spreadsheets to track maintenance activities, costs, and asset servicing.
  • Report on project progress, maintenance trends, and outstanding tasks to Facilities Management.
  • Support logistics with occasional driving errands as needed.

• Proven experience in a maintenance, building services, or handyman role (minimum 2–3 years preferred).
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs.
• Strong coordination, organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in using basic Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for task tracking and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and external contractors.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks and lifting heavy objects.
• Valid Code 8 Driver’s License and a minimum of 1 year’s active driving experience.

• Company contribution to Medical Aid
• Retirement Annuity contribution
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Free Barista prepared coffee, breakfasts and snacks.
• Employee Wellness Program (Lyra). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing resources, provided by registered professionals.
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

About SABS

Working for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) opens the mind to the world around you. The South African Bureau of Standards offers diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider of choice and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace

Purpose Statement

To develop, implement and manage planned and preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance plans and to oversee the maintenance and repair of the common-use facilities and to manage the activities of the Facilities Maintenance business unit.

Qualification

Matric/Grade 12

Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B Degree in Facilities Management or a related field (NQF level 7).

Work Experiance

10 years relevant work experience in Facilities Maintenance

3 years' senior management experience

Proven track record in planning and managing routine and planned maintenance initiatives.

Operational Management

• Contribute towards the development of a strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the Facilities Maintenance business unit overall.
• Ensure productivity is measured effectively against set objectives.
• Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
• Manage the business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives.
• Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management.
• Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility.
• Put measures into place to improve productivity.
• Execute resources according to the operational plan.

Functional Management

• Provide general management and coordination of routine, corrective and breakdown maintenance services, and facilities resources.
• Draft schedules for all equipment maintenance requirements and the intervals for maintenance.
• Manage, implement, maintain and track the planned and preventative maintenance program for all SABS sites and recommend operational improvements to maximise asset life, utilising SABS systems and software.
• Review and coordinate maintenance work with other SABS business units as well as subcontractors.
• Conduct regular inspection of facilities and equipment for deficiencies and recommend corrective actions and set work priorities.
• Record and maintain accurate documentation and historical maintenance equipment records as per policy and legislation, while ensuring archiving protocols.
• Implement a quality and safety management system within the facilities maintenance business unit.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Ensure the mitigation of risk through the identification and application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementation of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the implementation of compliance with policies aimed at strengthening the SABS brand and stakeholder interface.
• Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Monitor changes in legislation and the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
• Ensure adherence in the team to all, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the span of control.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections and ensure that all applicable safety regulations, procedures, and precautions are followed to ensure the safety of all SABS employees and contractors during maintenance procedures.

Financial Management

• Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit's annual budget aligned to the strategic delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
• Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit's budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
• Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget.

Our client is a well-established property landlord based in the heart of Johannesburg's bustling CBD. With a portfolio of 34 buildings and nearly 5000 units, they specialise in providing affordable and social housing solutions to a diverse community. Their mission is to ensure that their residents have access to safe, well-maintained living spaces that promote a sense of community and well-being. As a key player in the local property sector, their focus is on delivering excellent service while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency.

You'll be at the helm of our Facilities and Maintenance department, driving operational performance, overseeing building managers, and ensuring our properties meet all compliance requirements. Your role will also involve strategic planning, asset management, and the development and implementation of maintenance schedules to maximise asset lifespan. With a strong focus on preventative measures, you'll work hand in hand with service providers, guiding them through SLAs and ensuring we stay ahead of any potential issues.

The ideal candidate will possess an NQF 7 qualification in the Built Environment, Project Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. You should have between 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in facilities and maintenance management, ideally within the residential property sector. A background in managing technical assets such as generators and heat pumps would be highly beneficial. Additionally, you should have at least 3 years of staff management experience, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while solving problems efficiently.

Job Purpose

Assist the Artisans / Workshop Assistants in all aspects of the general day-to-day civil / building maintenance of the plant, buildings and residential properties on site as and when required.

Key Job Outputs

• Ensure that safety requirements are met before and during the execution of maintenance tasks
• Collection, preparation, loading, delivery and off-loading of materials to and from place of work as and when required
• Erecting scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, in manholes and chambers as and when required
• Carrying out various maintenance tasks with minimum supervision, that includes; Building & Plastering, Tiling, Painting, Plumbing
• General maintenance of building
• Report to and liaise on a regular basis with supervision on services, repairs and routine maintenance to be executed
• Carry out routine inspections on factory grounds, offices and facilities
• Ensure that the factory grounds and buildings are free from debris

• Ensure that administration regarding job cards is duly and accurately executed

• Grade 12/ Certificate in carpentry will be advantageous

• Relevant technical experience in facilities maintenance
• Ability to do minor civil, plastering and tiling jobs and carpentry
• Ability to read drawings
• Ability to use power tools e.g. cutting and grinding, (Welding will be advantageous)
• Ability to assist in maintaining and operating utilities
• Ability to work and perform hard physical labour, working on heights, working in confined spaces, working in awkward positions and working under pressure

Core Competencies

• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Able to handle pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Technically orientated
• Tool Handling ability

Closing Date: 01 October 2025

Company Description

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a statutory body established to promote and maintain standardization and quality in connection with commodities and the rendering of services. SABS offers certification, testing, consignment inspection, and various other services, predominantly to the industry. It operates within the framework of the latest Standards Act, ensuring products are safe, fit for purpose, and meet the South African National Standards (SANS). The SABS Mark of Approval is a proprietary certification scheme assuring buyers of product quality and safety.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in the City of Johannesburg for a Facilities Maintenance Manager. The Facilities Maintenance Manager will oversee the day-to-day maintenance and management of building facilities. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance staff, developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules, managing maintenance budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires regular inspections, troubleshooting, and arranging for necessary repairs to maintain the facilities' operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Supervisory Skills
• Facility Management (FM) and Maintenance Management skills
• Preventive Maintenance and Building Maintenance skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Experience in managing maintenance budgets and compliance
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in facility maintenance or management
• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering or a related field is a plus
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories

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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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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

• Studies completed in Millwright or similar technician education
• All-round technician (Millwright with both mechanical and electrical experience)
• Strong electrical background
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience
• Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting PLC's and variable speed drives is a plus
• NQF 4 5 level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a technical role, such as breakdown service technician or maintenance technician
• Preferred industry experience: food, pharma, heavy industry, (Petro)chemistry, manufacturing industry
• Additional training and experience in process technology and automation.
• Candidate must be under the age of 28 for VISA purposes.
• Be able to speak Afrikaans fluently to be able to learn Dutch.

• Provide maintenance management services, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Help customers by ensuring their equipment runs smoothly and stays up to date with the latest technology.
• Make sure customers can rely on us for repairs, maintenance, and any future adjustments they may need.