Maintenance and Compliance Manager - Residential Estate

About the role

An established residential estate on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, comprising over 175 properties, is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Compliance Manager. The role covers infrastructure maintenance, facilities, contractor management, building compliance and health and safety. It is a hands-on position requiring daily on-site work, inspecting work and coordinating contractors.

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.

Required profile

• Relevant post matric and a technical qualification in facilities management, construction, building science, engineering technology, property maintenance, OHS or a related field; equivalent demonstrable experience will be considered.
• At least 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, a valid driver's licence and availability for authorised after-hours emergencies.

Advantageous: residential estate experience, capital project delivery, maintenance management systems, relevant trade or safety qualifications and applicable professional registration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; applicants not heard from within 7 days should consider their application unsuccessful.