Building Manager
7 hours ago
johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa
Headhunters (South Africa)
Full-time
Free with email or Google
Save this job and keep your search organized
Create a free account to save jobs, create alerts and return to this listing from your dashboard.
Free with email or Google
By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Privacy Policy.
Reference PE
Location Gauteng, JHB - Central
Salary Interval Monthly
Package None-negotiable
Description
Requirements:
- Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role, such as building caretaker, site supervisor, facilities assistant, property assistant or maintenance.
- Practical maintenance skills, including basic plumbing, electrical fault-finding, carpentry and general repairs.
- Comfortable using a smartphone, WhatsApp, taking photos and videos, and recording work through a mobile application.
- Reliable, honest, proactive and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Willingness to live on-site and attend to emergencies after hours and on weekends.
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions and maintain accurate records.
- A valid driver's licence is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
- Building Inspections and Maintenance: Conduct daily inspections of communal areas, identify faults, log maintenance requests with photographs and complete minor repairs were safe.
- Cleanliness and Upkeep: Ensure the building, communal areas and refuse facilities remain clean, tidy and well-maintained.
- Maintenance Coordination: Monitor maintenance requests, provide contractor access, verify completed work and submit requests for materials and supplies.
- Tenant Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for tenants, address concerns, communicate service disruptions and handle emergencies, including lock-outs, leaks and power or water outages.
- House Rules and Incident Reporting: Enforce building rules fairly, document tenant complaints and incidents, and escalating serious matters to the office.
- Viewings and Letting Support: Show vacant units to prospective tenants, record viewing attendance, maintain show units and complete weekly vacancy checks.
- Move-Ins and Move-Outs: Conduct entry and exit inspections, take photographs, document damage, manage keys and remotes, and record tenant handovers accurately.
- Evictions and Arrears Support: Carry out authorised instructions from the office and assist with securing units and safeguarding stored belongings in accordance with instructions.
- Staff Supervision: Monitor cleaners, security personnel and casual workers, maintain work rosters and report attendance and leave.
- Keys, Access and Security: Maintain an accurate key register, monitor building access, identify security risks and help keep the premises safe.
- Digital Reporting: Record inspections, maintenance requests, incidents, viewings and other building activities accurately and promptly using the company's mobile CRM system.