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Maintenance Manager (Pretoria)

Maintenance Manager (Pretoria)

Sun InternationalPretoria, ZA
4 days ago
Job description

Job title : Maintenance Manager (Pretoria)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 24, 2025

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Job Purpose

  • The Maintenance Operations Manager will be responsible for the day to day management and delivery of the maintenance operation, processes and team for the business unit; with the aim of maximising machine, infrastructure and facilities availability and the maintenance and repairs of the buildings; through the planning and implementation of effective maintenance systems aligned to Sun standards; as well as identify, implement, manage and review cost opportunities and manage all capital maintenance projects within the operation.

    • Key Performance Areas

    Delivered Preventative & Operational Maintenance Plans

  • Understand the maintenance plans, projects and timelines for the property and facilitate the delivery of objectives and milestones
  • Compile a preventative maintenance plan for the 12 month period
  • Benchmark buildings and facilities with leading development trends and make recommendations for the improvement of current processes and standards
  • Identify and investigate new environmental and energy-saving opportunities for the property
  • Conduct risk analyses i.t.o costs vs long term sustainability
  • Manage and allocate people and operational resources
  • Manage staff appearance
  • Monitor health and safety standards in maintenance areas and functioning of equipment and systems
  • Oversee the storage and control of assets; technical stock and parts
  • Align development and maintenance plans with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property

    • Operational, Building & Infrastructure Management

  • Daily building and grounds walkabouts of the property
  • Co-ordinate building maintenance and repair teams
  • Source contractors for building refurbishments and ensure work is completed to standard and within the budget
  • Plant maintenance and upgrades according to 5-year plan
  • Management of mechanical / electrical / HVAC / building maintenance and repairs in line with 3-; 6- and 12 month preventative maintenance plan
  • Building fabric maintenance, fixtures and fittings repair
  • Mechanical services repair and renewal management
  • Manage the call-out system for emergencies, and alarm-related call-outs
  • Compile and implement Fire safety procedures; fire equipment inspections and compliance
  • Record and resolve internal customer disputes / complaints
  • Project planning and management of development work; building refurbishments, moves and cyclical redecorations (external and internal) management
  • Update building plans / site plan layout thus ensuring building capacity planning & monitoring

    • Operational Asset Management

  • Manages and monitors the recording of assets and operating equipment for the property including breakages, repairs, etc.
  • Maintains records on compliance management
  • Maintains records of usage and licenses
  • Compile and oversee stock control procedures for the arrival, despatch and control of parts
  • to minimise stock loss and account for variances as SOP
  • Stock Valuation Report submitted and reduced in stock loss indicated
  • Oversee and authorise disposal of obsolete stock / supplies as per SOP’s
  • Asset Exit procedures are followed for discontinued products and operating equipment
  • Assess and monitor the despatch and delivery of stock within agreed time frames.
  • Compiles reports for stakeholders

    • Delivered Maintenance Projects :

  • Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
  • Determine the resources required to complete the project
  • Determine and confirm the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
  • Establish and maintain an approved integrated project plan to guide project implementation and controls throughout the life of the project.
  • Prepare and execute a quality management plan aligned with the QMS that describes the project quality approach and how it will be implemented.
  • Manage the implementation of the project by making key decisions, exercising control, assigning and co-ordinating resources, and placing requirements on authorising and accepting work and delivery of final products as defined in the project plan
  • Prepare for reviews to report on the progress of the project status
  • Develop forms and records to document project activities

    • Maintenance Standards & Governance :

  • Develop, communicate and audit maintenance standards and processes for the property on a regular basis
  • Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
  • Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each department to mitigate any financial risk to the business.
  • Conduct weekly walkabouts of all front of house and back of house areas to monitor compliance
  • Drive a waste management culture and ensure all staff are trained.
  • Work with internal stakeholders (maintenance, finance, HR, and security) to identify risk areas and address these.

    • People Management :

  • Lead and motivate employees and promote positive working relationships, direction and support
  • Lead and oversee departmental communication ensuring employee and management interaction
  • Measure and develop plans to enhance employee engagement
  • Identify and manage training, coaching and development requirements in line with strategic plans, e.g. skills shortages, succession plans, talent management
  • Ensure competent levels of staff meet operational level requirements (right fit for the job)
  • Source and Select talent as per EE plan to build the future food and beverage talent pipeline
  • Performance Manage and coach reporting managers to ensure KPA’s are achieved
  • Manage employee relations within the function including monthly meetings with Union - formalised, minuted, issues addressed

    • Budget Management :

    Manage the following financial processes for the Maintenance operations function including :

  • Develop and manage the budget
  • Cost and expenses management
  • Capex
  • PIP and forecasting
  • Respond to financial reporting for the function
  • Financial reporting on project expenditure and progress
  • Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
  • Assess the impact of deviations on the project and overall programme, and report results to key stakeholders.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

    • Stakeholder Relationship Management :

  • Engage with internal customers to understand challenges; issues; development and repair related requirements
  • Provides employees / visitors with updates of electrical, water and other service outages and scheduled shutdowns
  • Engage and manage the performance of suppliers and contractors
  • Engage with management with regards security; health and safety and critical technical breaches or anomalies
  • Communicate plans, objectives and results to complex operational team; maintenance management team and employees

    • Requirements

    Education

  • 2-Year Engineering diploma in either the mechanical or electro technical (heavy current) fields with an academic qualification of at least T3 or N5 or equivalent
  • Trade tested in Electrical or HVAC

    • Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in maintenance operations, including 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or management position
  • Experience in managing contractors / suppliers
  • Experience in resort / complex maintenance is an advantage

    • Work conditions and special requirements :

  • Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements (including weekends, evenings and public holidays, as required)
  • Physical ability to lift and control relevant machinery, and equipment and mobility to move around as per job requirements

    • Skills and Knowledge

    Core behavioral competencies

  • Deciding
  • Analysing
  • Applying expertise and technology
  • Controlling operations (risk, results and relationships)
  • Leading People
  • Relating (connecting, valuing diversity)
  • Maintaining focus
  • Organizing and Co-ordinating resources
  • Implementing skills (Managing projects, driving results, creating customer experiences, demonstrating integrity and Assuring quality)
  • Emotional maturity

    • Technical / Proficiency competencies :

  • Project management
  • Electrical engineering high and medium voltage distribution systems
  • Mechanical pumps; HVAC, compressed dry air systems, chilled water systems and gas systems
  • Working experience of health & safety management and legislation
  • Environmental management systems and legislation
  • Business and Financial Acumen
  • Proficiency in MS Office & IFS
  • Operational Management
  • Risk management
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