Our client, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking a practical, hands-on Building / Maintenance Supervisor, to oversee the maintenance, repairs, and modernisation projects of the organization’s fixed and movable property, facilities, and infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 + Years’ hands-on experience in Building / Maintenance / Construction / Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supervising 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 building regulations and property bylaws.
• Knowledgeable on Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• 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:

Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance of building structures, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ensure job cards are completed within stipulated time frames.
• Ensure Property Department processes are adhered to.

Physical Monthly Walk Abouts to Inspect all Sites

• Focus on identifying potential issues before they escalate.
• Conduct comprehensive maintenance assessments to ensure the new financial year budget aligns with necessary actions.

Village Modernisation & Upgrades

• Manage small to medium-sized modernisation projects with a solid understanding of construction trades.

Supplier Oversight

• Supervise contractors, ensuring quality workmanship, adherence to budgets, timelines, and compliance with building regulations.

Resident Interaction

• Act as the point of contact for on-site issues, requiring empathy, patience, and clear communication, particularly when dealing with elderly residents.

Reporting & Coordination

• Collaborate with the Head of Property, providing clear updates on maintenance activities, costs, and project progress.

Emergencies

• First point of contact for afterhours emergency escalations.
• Emergency response plan already in place, serious escalations to be reported to the Head of Property.

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