Maintenance Manager (Student Acc

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager for Student Accommodation (Live out - Mahikeng)

Job Purpose

To lead and manage all maintenance operations across a large student residence (approximately 1600 rooms), ensuring that facilities, infrastructure, and equipment are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard to support an optimal living and learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations Management

• Oversee all planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across the residence
• Ensure timely resolution of maintenance requests (rooms, common areas, plant equipment)
• Implement and manage a preventative maintenance schedule
• Maintain asset registers and equipment lifecycle plans
• Manage and supervise maintenance staff (e.g., technicians, electricians, plumbers, general workers)
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure productivity targets are met
• Conduct training, toolbox talks, and skills development
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
• Appoint and manage external contractors and service providers
• Oversee maintenance projects, refurbishments, and upgrades
• Ensure contractors meet quality, cost, and safety standards
• Manage SLAs and service delivery performance

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or related field
• Trade certification (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience in facilities or maintenance management
• Experience managing large residential, hospitality, or student accommodation facilities preferred
• Proven experience managing teams and contractors

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices
• Leadership and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Budget management and financial acumen
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, reactive environment

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