Overview
Facilities & Maintenance Manager; Hotel Industry Jobs in Richards Bay, South Africa at Network Contracting
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Manager (Hotel Industry)
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician, Millwright, Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Refrigeration Technician, or similar).
- Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Engineering Degree essential.
- Minimum 5 years’ management experience within facilities, maintenance, engineering, or technical operations.
- Experience with in the hospitality, hotel, manufacturing, FMCG, commercial property, or industrial sectors.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and building management systems.
- Proven experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers.
- Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the hotel’s maintenance and facilities department.
- Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of all building services and hotel infrastructure.
- Manage HVAC systems, electrical installations, generators, plumbing, refrigeration, fire systems, and other critical equipment.
- Plan and control maintenance budgets, expenses, and capital projects.
- Oversee external contractors and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
- Drive energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives across the property.
- Manage maintenance schedules, asset registers, and facility improvement projects.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the maintenance team.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and ensure minimal disruption to hotel operations.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
- Project management and planning capabilities.
- Financial and budget management experience.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a customer-focused environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
Preferred Experience
- Hotel, resort, hospitality, commercial property, manufacturing, FMCG, or engineering environment experience.
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning software.
- Knowledge of energy management and sustainability initiatives.
- Experience managing refurbishment, renovation, or capital improvement projects.
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Title: Facilities & Maintenance Manager; Hotel Industry
Company: Network Contracting
Location: Richards Bay, South Africa
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