Join Our Team as a Facilities Team Leader
We are seeking a reliable Facilities Team Leader who is passionate about facilities management and service excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a multidisciplinary facilities team, coordinating daily operational activities, ensuring high standards of workmanship, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This role combines technical facilities expertise with strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills, driven by a genuine passion for delivering efficient operations and maintaining high-quality environments across all facilities.
What you'll be doing:
Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Plan, schedule, and oversee daily maintenance activities across multiple sites.
- Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance programmes.
- Conduct routine inspections of building infrastructure, HVAC systems, refrigeration and kitchen equipment, as well as electrical and plumbing systems.
- Ensure the timely resolution of breakdowns and emergency repairs.
- Monitor the quality of completed work and implement corrective actions where required.
Team Leadership
- Lead, supervise, and support a team of maintenance technicians.
- Allocate tasks effectively and manage overall team productivity.
- Provide on-the-job training and facilitate ongoing skills development.
- Conduct performance evaluations and enforce accountability standards.
- Promote and embed a strong safety culture within the team.
Contractor & Vendor Management
- Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with service level agreements (SLAs), budget requirements, and quality standards.
- Oversee the procurement of maintenance materials, tools, and spare parts.
- Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and compliance.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and internal company policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Maintain all required compliance documentation, including logs, permits, and certificates.
- Enforce safe working practices across all maintenance activities.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including work orders, maintenance history, asset condition, and inventory usage.
- Prepare maintenance reports and performance summaries.
- Support budget planning and cost control initiatives.
- Track, analyse, and report on key maintenance performance indicators (KPIs).
What You Bring to the Table:
- Grade 12 / Matric (essential)
- Valid driver’s licence (Code B / EB)
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance operations
- Demonstrated experience supervising and leading a maintenance team
- Advantageous
- Relevant trade certification (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Plumbing)
- Experience operating within multi-site environments (e.g. retail, QSR, restaurant, or hospitality sectors)
- Basic project management experience
- Working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Key Competencies Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities
- Sound technical knowledge of building and facilities systems
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong planning, organisational, and time management abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a demanding operational environment