Maintenance Specialist - Facilities

 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.

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 28 January 2026