Facilities Building and Maintenance Support (2924) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An NQF 5 Facility Management, Built Environment or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facilities or property management.

Certification:

• Incident Investigation, Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).

This role requires extended working hours/standby during emergencies.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Basic facilities management training.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and soft Services.
• Experience with asset management systems.
• Understanding of contractor management practices.
• Basic knowledge of OHS in relation to facilities operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building Inspections & Maintenance Monitoring

• Conduct daily inspections of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Identify defects, risks, and non-compliance issues.
• Log all faults on the Service Desk system and ensure timely updates.
• Monitor condition of mechanical, electrical, and structural components.
• Perform routine checks based on preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure contractors complete scheduled maintenance to in accordance to the specification.
• Track recurring faults and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with planning monthly/quarterly maintenance schedules.
• Assist with stock management, tools, consumables, and spares control.
• Support space planning, office moves, and workspace optimization.
• Maintain facility cleanliness, housekeeping, and compliance standards.
• Maintain facilities assets register (Assist with asset tagging, labelling, and tracking)
• Support emergency evacuations, drills, and incident escalation.

Incident Response and Contractors coordination

• Respond to maintenance alarms, call-outs, and emergencies.
• Conduct basic fault diagnosis and apply minor repairs where applicable.
• Escalate major breakdowns to technicians or senior facilities staff.
• Ensure swift turnaround time for incident resolution.
• Provide access and escorting for authorized contractors.
• Monitor contractor work for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Verify completion of tasks before job closure.
• Report poor performance or safety violations.

Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, service reports, checklists, and logs.
• Support internal/external audits through documentation readiness.
• Adhere to OHS, fire safety, and building regulations.
• Report hazards and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Ensure all work areas comply with SHEQ standards.

Closing date for applications:   2 April 2026