Property Maintenance Manager - Commercial & Industrial

About the role

HB Management Services is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Property Maintenance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day upkeep of two multi‑tenanted commercial and industrial sites in Pretoria. This on‑site position requires a practical mindset, a love for fixing things, and the ability to act as the owner’s representative.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and basic repairs (plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.).
• Identify and fix water leaks, conduct regular inspections, and prevent larger issues.
• Purchase materials, coordinate on‑site workers, and ensure clean, well‑maintained premises.
• Inspect vacated units and complete repairs before re‑letting.
• Implement preventative maintenance practices and report major projects to the owner.
• Supervise four staff members (two cleaners, two general workers) and ensure quality standards.
• Serve as first point of contact for tenants, handle rent queries, and show vacant units to prospects.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in maintenance, construction, or a similar hands‑on role.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, painting, and general building repairs.
• Willingness to perform repairs personally rather than only supervising contractors.
• Previous experience supervising a small team.
• Trade qualification or relevant technical certificate is preferred but not mandatory.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Electrical work
• Painting
• Building maintenance
• General repairs

What we offer

• Full‑time, on‑site role with a competitive salary of R20,000 – R30,000 CTC per month.
• Additional R5,000 commission for each successfully placed new tenant.
• Opportunity to manage a small team and act as the owner’s on‑site representative.