(1652) Maintenance Leader: Mechanical - CSD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Manage and monitor operational, preventative and corrective maintenance programmes for mechanical systems, including plumbing and wet services.
• Oversee the maintenance, inspection and optimal functioning of mechanical infrastructure, including water reticulation, drainage, sanitation systems, and HVAC-related mechanical components.
• Maintain asset registers, lifecycle plans and replacement programmes for all mechanical, plumbing and HVAC-related systems.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, specifications, safety standards and budgetary constraints.
• Assist in vendor selection processes, including the preparation of specifications and evaluation of bids for mechanical services.
• Ensure that mechanical systems comply with legislative requirements, including occupational health and safety standards and relevant building regulations.
• Supervise installation, repair and upgrading of plumbing, wet services and associated mechanical and HVAC systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
• Investigate recurring failures and implement long-term solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns related to plumbing, water supply, mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Monitor water usage, leakage trends and system inefficiencies, implementing sustainability and water conservation initiatives.
• Commission, organise and assess the work of contractors and internal teams.
• Manage budgets and forecast expenditure using lifecycle costing methodologies.
• Lead and manage the performance and development of staff in the Mechanical subsection.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide assistance as directed. 
• Perform additional duties as required by the Facility Manager.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or an equivalent qualification;five to eight years’ experience in mechanical maintenance, with a strong emphasis on plumbing and wet services, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

The following will be an added advantage

• registered membership with the Engineering Council of South Africa.a Management qualification (e.g. Management Development Programme).