Richards Bay: Facilities & Maintenance Manager (Hotel Industry)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead our hotel’s maintenance and facilities department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs, managing maintenance teams, and ensuring maximum uptime and reliability of all building services and hotel infrastructure.

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

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 within the hospitality, hotel, manufacturing, FMCG, commercial property, or industrial sectors

Qualifications

Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) are not explicitly mentioned in the original job description. Therefore, this section is skipped.

Salary & Benefits

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