(1652) Maintenance Leader: Mechanical - CSD

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the mechanical maintenance function, planning, inspection and functioning of facilities within facilities at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Head Office, with a strong focus on plumbing, wet services, and associated front-end mechanical systems, including HVAC interfaces.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Manage and monitor operational, preventative and corrective maintenance programmes for mechanical systems, including plumbing and wet services.
• Oversee the maintenance, inspection and optimal functioning of mechanical infrastructure, including water reticulation, drainage, sanitation systems, and HVAC-related mechanical components.
• Maintain asset registers, lifecycle plans and replacement programmes for all mechanical, plumbing and HVAC-related systems.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, specifications, safety standards and budgetary constraints.
• Assist in vendor selection processes, including the preparation of specifications and evaluation of bids for mechanical services.
• Ensure that mechanical systems comply with legislative requirements, including occupational health and safety standards and relevant building regulations.
• Supervise installation, repair and upgrading of plumbing, wet services and associated mechanical and HVAC systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
• Investigate recurring failures and implement long-term solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns related to plumbing, water supply, mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Monitor water usage, leakage trends and system inefficiencies, implementing sustainability and water conservation initiatives.
• Commission, organise and assess the work of contractors and internal teams.
• Manage budgets and forecast expenditure using lifecycle costing methodologies.
• Lead and manage the performance and development of staff in the Mechanical subsection.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide assistance as directed.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Facility Manager.