Maintenance Specialist - Facilities at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

Overall Job Purpose    :

• To serve as a central and lead coordinator to ensure that all services and space operate safely, efficiently, cost effectively and in compliance with statutory regulations and standards, thus enabling smooth operations of the organisation’s activities.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance across the organisation.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve maintenance plans on the SAP system.
• Align maintenance outputs with regulatory requirements and other requirements.
• Keep maintenance records as required by applicable policies and procedures.
• Compile quarterly and annual maintenance reports.
• Plan, implement and manage capital improvement projects.
• Ensure optimal functionality of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, specialised and general systems.
• Issue, monitor and close job orders on the SAP system.
• Lead equipment inspections, diagnostics, repairs and upgrades.
• Implement the organization’s chosen ISO standards requirements.
• Lead, train, and evaluate maintenance team and contractors, promoting excellence, accountability and professional growth.
• Plan overtime and standby duties.
• Monitor the team’s time and attendance.
• Coordinate with other business units for implementation of operational requirements and support, housekeeping, compliance, risk and opportunities.
• Control costs, procure maintenance services, spares and tools.
• Implement and oversee vendor contracts.
• Suggest inventory requirements and monitor levels to ensure availability of critical spares and consumables.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety standards, statutory regulations and standards.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
• Implement corrective action measures for non-conformities for compliance, audits, risk and safety, health environment and quality.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent, interpersonal, organisational and communication abilities.
• Strong operational and hands-on leadership style.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Customer orientated.
• Reliability and Accountability.
• Communication.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Adaptability and Flexibility.
• Integrity and Confidentiality.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/Civil).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) years or more experience in a multidisciplinary leadership/specialist role.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, Heating Ventilation and Air Condition, plumbing and building systems.
• In-depth knowledge of National Building Regulations and Building Standards Acts 103 of 1977 – SANS 10400.
• Proficient with SAP.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 standard requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA 85 of 1993 and regulations.
• Project Management.

Deadline:28th January,2026