South Africa: Maintenance Facilities Manager posted by Premier Hotels & Resorts Ltd

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, infrastructure, utilities, and facilities management of our premier mountain resort in the Sani Pass region. This role requires a strong leader who can manage a diverse maintenance team, extensive resort facilities, accommodation units, staff housing, public areas, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all maintenance and facilities operations across the resort.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programmes for buildings, accommodation units, public areas, staff facilities, roads, water systems, electrical infrastructure, and plant equipment.
• Manage maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, asset management plans, and long-term capital improvement projects.
• Ensure the effective operation of generators, water treatment systems, pumps, boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical reticulation, and other critical infrastructure.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets, maintenance expenditure, stock levels, and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of all facilities and implement corrective actions where required.
• Collaborate with operational departments to ensure maintenance requirements are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance property standards, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee emergency response procedures and manage after-hours maintenance issues when required.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, facilities management, electrical systems, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, water systems, and general infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams within a large-scale hospitality, resort, lodge, or property environment.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance systems and asset management principles.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and contractor management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote resort environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance management, facilities management, or engineering operations.
• At least 3 years in a senior management role within hospitality, resorts, lodges, property management, or a related industry.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Advantageous Trade Test qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Refrigeration or similar).
• Diploma or qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Property Management, or a related field.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.