Job Description

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Trafalgar Property Management

Maintenance Manager

Pretoria Full-Time, Permanent

At Trafalgar, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class service in sectional title and HOA portfolio management. We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence.

The Role

Reporting to: Branch Manager


Location: Pretoria


Salary: Market-related (based on experience) + benefits

Job Purpose

You will support the Branch Manager and Sectional Title teams by:


Overseeing maintenance administration and team performance Managing contractors and ensuring cost-effective, compliant services Maintaining accurate records on QDocs and delivering exceptional stakeholder service Ensuring full compliance with Sectional Title, HOA, and municipal regulations

Core Responsibilities

Supervise and conduct performance appraisals for the Maintenance Team Prepare accurate monthly maintenance reports for management meetings Source, vet, and manage contractors - maintain updated QDocs database Negotiate fixed/reduced rates and secure free quotes per agreements Obtain competitive quotes within 30 days and update QDocs weekly Follow up on outstanding quotes & jobs weekly - ensure 95% completion in 30 days Capture and distribute invoices within 48 hours; finalize jobs in 5 days Maintain QDocs workflows - clear outdated jobs, index documents Deliver daily call/email responses and manage emergency phone Process compliance tasks (Annexure B, fire equipment, insurance valuations) Ad hoc duties as directed by the Branch Manager

What You Bring

Qualifications

National Diploma (NQF 6) in:

Property / Real Estate / Sectional Title Management Business Administration / Management Facilities / Building Management

OR NQF 5 Certificate + extra experience

Advantageous:

Sectional Title Management Certificate (Paddocks or similar) Compliance / Health & Safety certifications Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Experience

3-5 years in:


Property/Facilities Maintenance Management Team supervision (1-2 years minimum) Contractor sourcing, vetting, and negotiation QDocs / Unibase or similar property software Compliance & regulatory administration High-level customer service in the property

How to Apply

Send your CV and a cover letter clearly demonstrating your maintenance and team leadership experience to:

ptarecruitment@trafalgar.co.za

Closing Date: 10 November 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.