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We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor Housing Maintenance (FTE). The purpose of this role is to supervise housing maintenance activities to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable housing services that support workforce wellbeing and operational effectiveness.

This role is in People & Organisation (P&O) NC on a band 7.8 (C4) level reporting to Housing Engineer.

• Lead and promote a safety first culture with zero tolerance for unsafe behaviour.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental standards and procedures.
  • Conduct workplace inspections, safety checks, and task observations.
  • Identify, report, and address risks and safety deviations.
  • Ensure team members are fit for duty and trained for assigned tasks.
• Performance Delivery
• Housing Maintenance Delivery
  • Supervise the maintenance and upkeep of all Kumba owned housing units, facilities, and associated infrastructure to ensure they remain safe, habitable, and compliant with standards.
  • Ensure effective maintenance of building structures and services, including but not limited to:
    • Electrical systems
    • Plumbing and water reticulation
    • Sewerage and drainage systems
    • Roofing, doors, windows, and finishes
    • General civil works and minor structural repairs
      • Oversee planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities in line with approved housing maintenance plans and schedules.
      • Ensure statutory and safety critical maintenance activities are identified, prioritised, and executed timeously.
      • Verify that all maintenance work meets required technical standards, quality specifications, and safety requirements.
• Planning, Scheduling, and Execution
  • Translate weekly and monthly housing maintenance plans into daily work allocations.
  • Coordinate artisans, maintenance teams, and contractors to ensure efficient task execution across the housing portfolio.
  • Monitor maintenance progress against plans and address deviations.
  • Ensure all work orders are correctly raised, executed, closed, and recorded in the relevant maintenance management systems.
• Technical Oversight and Quality Control
  • Inspect completed maintenance work to confirm technical correctness and workmanship quality.
  • Identify repeat failures, defects, or deteriorating housing assets and initiate corrective actions.
  • Support basic root cause analysis on recurring housing maintenance issues.
  • Provide on the job technical guidance to artisans and maintenance staff within the scope of supervisory responsibility.
• Stakeholder and Municipal Engagement
  • Liaise with local municipal authorities and service providers on housing related operational matters, including water, sanitation, electricity, and infrastructure services.
  • Coordinate municipal inspections, service connections, repairs, and reinstatement activities affecting Kumba housing assets.
  • Identify and elevate municipal service risks, non compliance issues, or service interruptions impacting housing maintenance and habitability.
  • Support compliance with municipal by laws, permits, and service requirements through accurate reporting and follow up.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with municipal representatives to support reliable housing service delivery.
• Asset Care, Compliance, and Reporting
  • Ensure housing assets are maintained in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and municipal regulations.
  • Support asset integrity by identifying emerging risks and deterioration trends within the housing portfolio.
  • Compile and submit accurate maintenance reports, defect trends, and compliance information as required.

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
  • N5 Qualification (Engineering/Civil Maintenance) or equivalent
  • Trade Test (Engineering discipline)
  • A2 Safety Training Certificate
  • SA Drivers Licence

• Minimum 5 years' operational maintenance experience (housing or infrastructure preferred).
• Working knowledge of housing maintenance practices, standards, and safety requirements.
• Understanding of building services relevant to housing (electrical, plumbing, water, sewerage, and general building maintenance).
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, work order control, and basic asset care principles.
• Awareness of statutory, municipal, and company compliance requirements affecting housing assets.
• Basic understanding of cost control, materials usage, and contractor supervision.

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