Maintenance and Compliance Manager - Residential Estate Durban

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Ntice Search is actively recruiting for a Maintenance and Compliance Manager - Residential Estate position in Durban. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Building / Construction sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Building / Construction• Location Preference: in Durban

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Maintenance and Compliance Manager - Residential Estate position is an important role within the Building / Construction sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Building / Construction offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Maintenance and Compliance Manager - Residential Estate position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Building / Construction field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Building / Construction sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Manager of Maintenance and Regulatory Compliance - Residential Property Complex

Company: Ntice Search

Salary: Competitive, Market-Related Job Type: Permanent Sector: Construction Reference: 73546

Vacancy Details

Employer: Ntice Search

An esteemed residential estate situated on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, encompassing more than 175 properties, is in search of an adept Maintenance and Compliance Manager to supervise the upkeep of infrastructure, facilities, contractor operations, building compliance, and health and safety protocols. The successful candidate will oversee both planned and reactive maintenance initiatives, manage subcontractors, monitor budgets, supervise ongoing projects, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The role demands a comprehensive technical understanding of maintenance, facilities management, construction, building control, and infrastructure, which includes roads, storm-water systems, retaining structures, buildings, electrical and water systems, irrigation, landscaping, and security infrastructure.

This hands-on position is ideal for a proactive, assertive, and professional individual who is comfortable working on-site daily, inspecting work, coordinating contractors, and ensuring that maintenance and project activities are completed efficiently and to the required standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant post-matric technical qualification in facilities management, construction, building science, engineering technology, property maintenance, OHS, or a related field; equivalent demonstrable experience will be considered. - Minimum five years’ relevant experience in maintenance, facilities, construction, building control, or infrastructure management. - Proven experience in defect assessment, contractor management, quotation evaluation, and project coordination. - Working knowledge of OHS, preventative maintenance, building approvals, and contractor compliance. - Strong technical judgement, planning, commercial awareness, record keeping, and communication skills. - Computer literacy and a valid driver's licence with availability for authorized after-hours emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance of roads, storm-water systems, retaining structures, buildings, electrical and water systems, irrigation, landscaping, and security infrastructure. - Manage asset registers, preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, and defect reporting. - Assess defects, develop scopes of work, evaluate quotations, and coordinate maintenance and capital projects. - Manage contractors, monitoring quality, costs, timelines, safety, and compliance. - Administer building applications, verify approvals, conduct site inspections, and maintain compliance records. - Monitor OHS requirements, statutory inspections, fire safety, and environmental compliance. - Prepare maintenance budgets, track expenditures, and provide monthly technical and risk reports. - Maintain project close-out, warranty, and professional certification records, escalating specialist matters where required.

Advantageous

• Experience in residential estate management, capital project delivery, maintenance management systems, relevant trade or safety qualifications, and applicable professional registration.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.