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.