East Rand: Service/ Maintenance Manager posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps

Job-title: Service/Maintenance Manager (East Rand, Johannesburg)

We are seeking a qualified Service/Maintenance Manager in our technical department. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in mechanical engineering and the HVAC (heating ventilation air-conditioning) sector, demonstrating the capability to manage technical staff effectively. The service manager is responsible for short, medium and long-term actions carried out by the testing and service department on behalf of the company for the customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for technical department.

Oversee technical staff and operations on a national level, including teams in Pretoria (PTA), Durban (DBN), and Cape Town (CT).

Manage client relations & technical staff, including those based in neighbouring African countries, involving occasional air or road travel.

Interact with a range of stakeholders, from tradesmen to senior management, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.

Be prepared to work after hours and on weekends as needed, overseeing and troubleshooting issues on-site.

Responsible for obtaining stock and equipment after hours from stores as/when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or currently pursuing a degree or diploma in a similar discipline.

Minimum of 10 – 15 years of practical experience in the HVAC sector

Experience in air-conditioning/HVAC in pharmaceutical and hospital industry

2 – 5 years’ experience in managing technical staff.

Fully PC Literate.

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Afrikaans Speaker

Additional Requirements:

Valid driver’s license Code EB (trailer towing) with no endorsements.

Reside close company for ease of managing staff and retrieving stock and equipment.

Fully PC literate

Benefits:

Specific training relating to company specific requirements – will be on job training as well as international training in the UK, for the individual to receive specific accreditation in the related field.

Medical Aid, Provident Fund and Birthday Bonus

Cell phone allowance.

Vehicle/travel allowance and petrol card.

To Apply, send your CV and latest payslip to *****@*****.co.za