Maintenance and Compliance Manager - Residential Estate (73546)

Job Description

• An established residential estate on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast , comprising over 175 properties, is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Compliance Manager to oversee infrastructure maintenance, facilities, contractor management, building compliance and health and safety.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating planned and reactive maintenance, managing subcontractors, monitoring budgets, overseeing ongoing projects and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements. The role requires a strong technical understanding of maintenance, facilities management, construction, building control and infrastructure, including roads, storm-water systems, retaining structures, buildings, electrical and water systems, irrigation, landscaping and security infrastructure.
• This is a hands-on position suited to a proactive, assertive and professional individual who is comfortable working on-site daily, inspecting work, coordinating contractors and ensuring that maintenance and project activities are completed efficiently and to the required standard.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant post matric, technical qualification in facilities management, construction, building science, engineering technology, property maintenance, OHS or a related field; equivalent demonstrable experience will be considered.
• Minimum five years' relevant experience in maintenance, facilities, construction, building control or infrastructure management.
• Proven experience in defect assessment, contractor management, quotation evaluation and project coordination.
• Working knowledge of OHS, preventative maintenance, building approvals and contractor compliance.
• Strong technical judgement, planning, commercial awareness, record keeping and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and a valid driver's licence, with availability for authorised after-hours emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of roads, storm-water, retaining structures, buildings, electrical and water systems, irrigation, landscaping and security infrastructure.
• Manage asset registers, preventative maintenance schedules, inspections and defect reporting.
• Assess defects, develop scopes of work, evaluate quotations and coordinate maintenance and capital projects.
• Manage contractors, monitoring quality, costs, timelines, safety and compliance.
• Administer building applications, verify approvals, conduct site inspections and maintain compliance records.
• Monitor OHS requirements, statutory inspections, fire safety and environmental compliance.
• Prepare maintenance budgets, track expenditure and provide monthly technical and risk reports.
• Maintain project close-out, warranty and professional certification records, escalating specialist matters where required.

Advantageous

• Residential estate experience, capital project delivery, maintenance management systems, relevant trade or safety qualifications, and applicable professional registration.
• Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, if you don't hear from us within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.