NWDC Vacancies 2022 – Maintenance Coordinator

Website NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The North West Development Corporation (SOC) Ltd was established to plan, finance, coordinate, promote and carry out the economic development of the North West Province and its people in the fields of industry, commerce, finance, mining, tourism enterprise-related activities, and other business resulting in wealth and job creation.

It is NWDC’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of these posts for candidates whose promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

Salary: R450 000.00 P/A 
Location: Mogwase

Job Requirements

To be considered the applicant must meet the following minimum requirements: 

  • Matric certificate or equivalent
  • An appropriate Trade Test or National Diploma in Mechanical \ Electrical or an equivalent qualification.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree will serve as an advantage.
  • Five (5) years supervisory experience.
  • Relevant experience in a property maintenance environment will be an advantage.
  • Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
  • Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Have proven computer literacy skills
  • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

The applicant will be reporting to the Regional Property Manager and the key performance areas among other are:

Preventative Maintenance

  • Assist in developing preventive and corrective maintenance programmes including performing quarterly assessments of buildings
  • Identify and meticulously analyse all requests for repairs and troubleshoot them, i.e. trace and correct them
  • Perform maintenance tasks based on pictures, blueprints, and written descriptions
  • Continuously consult and/or coordinate with skilled tradesmen/assigned supervisor(s) for the purpose of limiting extensive damage to properties in order to prevail and limit exposure to liability
  • Maintain work areas and ensure these are clean, safe and organised
  • Install, assemble, fit, repair and replace all identified defects in properties and equipment in accordance with the relevant standards and procedures for the identified defects
  • Maintain company property tools and equipment. Ensuring all equipment is operating safely and efficiently in a clean environment to avoid accidents
  • Complete daily work assignments in a timely and accurate manner and maintain complete records of daily maintenance activities including the use of the maintenance helpdesk
  • Strict adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and other relevant occupational and legal requirements

Emergency Maintenance

  • Attend to all emergency work in a timely manner and as per the standard procedures for emergencies including shutting down all dangerous areas
  • Keep emergency tools and sufficient basic stock of materials for emergency purposes
  • Restore the situation to normality as quickly as possible and effect a clean-up operation
  • Elevate the identified source of the problem to regular maintenance schedules

Administration, Purchasing & Reporting 

  • Responsible for establishing a maintenance plan for the area and adhering to a departmental budget
  • Responsible for ordering and managing the inventory of maintenance supplies and other items needed to keep up with maintenance and repair needs
  • Assist with negotiating maintenance contracts and one-time service arrangements with vendors
  • Responsible for initiating maintenance-related submissions, motivations, and reports

Subordinate Supervision and Development

  • Supervise staff against outputs and standards
  • Supervise industrial relations and human resources in the area
  • Develop subordinates using performance appraisals to determine training

Note: All successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement Contract. 

It is NWDC’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of these posts for candidates whose promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. 

Interested candidates are requested to forward a cover letter, detailed CV, and relevant certified academic qualifications (Not older than 6 months) to recruitment@nwdc.co.za
No hand deliveries will be accepted.

DOWNLOAD HR APPLICATION FORM HERE! 

Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for. 

A separate application is required for each position. 

HR-related enquiries may be directed to Mmathapelo Tamako mmathapelot@nwdc.co.za
 Post-related enquiries may be directed to kabelom@nwdc.co.za and/or 0732431772. 

The onus lies with the applicant to ensure that all foreign qualifications are verified by SAQA. 

Closing date: 11 November 2022. 

No late applications will be considered. 

Communication will be reserved for shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us three months after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. 

NB: NWDC reserves the right not to appoint.

Non-Executive Directors: Mr. KK Konopi (Chairperson), Ms. M Sentle, Mr ME Mojaki, Ms. SM Maleka, Ms. T Malaka, Ms. N Phadu-More, Ms. MJ Msiza, Dr. S Nokaneng, Mr. SW Ncongolo Executive Directors: Mr. Tshepo Phetla (Chief Executive Officer) Mr Kudakwashe Mpofu (Acting Chief Financial Officer) Company Secretary: Mr. K Mafokwane HEAD OFFICE: Po Box 3011, Mmabatho, 2735, North West Province, Republic of South Africa Telephone: (018) 381-3663 Website: www.nwdc.co.za

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@nwdc.co.za