Maintenance Manager, Cape Town

Property & Maintenance Manager Jobs Cape Town CBD | Commercial | Retail | Industrial Property Management

A leading property management and real estate investment company is seeking an experienced Property & Maintenance Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial, retail, and industrial properties in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape.

This role is ideal for a hands-on property professional with strong experience in property operations, maintenance management, contractor coordination, budgeting, tenant liaison, and compliance management within a commercial property environment.

About the Role
As the Property & Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a diverse property portfolio, ensuring buildings are well-maintained, compliant, cost-efficient, and operationally effective.
You will work closely with operations, leasing, asset management, and executive teams while leading site staff, contractors, and service providers across multiple properties.

Key Responsibilities
Property Operations & Portfolio Management (Property Management Jobs South Africa)

• Manage the daily operational functions of commercial, retail, and industrial properties
• Oversee property maintenance, repairs, and building operations
• Ensure properties remain clean, compliant, and maintained to high standards
• Handle tenant operational queries and ensure professional communication

Maintenance & Contractor Management

• Manage contractors, suppliers, and maintenance service providers
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
• Ensure all plant and equipment are serviced within required timeframes
• Manage SLA performance for security, cleaning, lifts, utilities, HVAC, and related services

Tenant Installations & Building Compliance

• Conduct incoming and outgoing tenant inspections
• Oversee tenant installation quality and approve payment authorisations
• Ensure compliance with OH&S regulations, ASIB requirements, and relevant legislation
• Ensure buildings maintain all required compliance certifications and safety standards

Financial Management & Reporting (Facilities & Property Finance Jobs)

• Assist with annual operational budgets and monthly expense management
• Monitor budget vs actual expenditure and report variances
• Manage property-related creditor payments and procurement processes
• Support tender processes and supplier negotiations

Risk Management & Asset Protection

• Manage insurance claims and risk-related incidents
• Identify high-risk maintenance areas and implement preventative solutions
• Ensure proactive maintenance management across the portfolio

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage building managers, maintenance staff, and site teams
• Work closely with leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio management teams
• Provide operational and maintenance reporting to executive management
• Maintain strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in property and maintenance management
• Proven experience within commercial, retail, and industrial property environments
• Strong understanding of building operations, maintenance, and facilities management
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and service level agreements
• Knowledge of OH&S compliance and property legislation
• Valid driver’s licence

Key Skills

• Strong property operations and maintenance management ability
• Excellent contractor and stakeholder management skills
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and cost-control capability
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and tenant relationship management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Location
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, South Africa

Why Apply

• Join a leading property investment and management environment
• Manage a diverse commercial, retail, and industrial portfolio
• Exposure to high-value assets and operational leadership
• Opportunity to work closely with executive and asset management teams
• Dynamic and fast-paced property environment