Technical Facilities Manager

UJU-ESS is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Technical Facilities Manager to lead maintenance, repair, and operational technical services across mining-related facilities. This role is critical in ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations while driving asset performance and continuous improvement.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Lead planned preventative, reactive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Oversee multidisciplinary technical services: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, civils, and building maintenance
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX projects, including upgrades, refurbishments, and shutdowns
• Drive asset performance through CMMS/CAFM systems (preferably Planon)
• Ensure full compliance with MHSA, OHSA, SANS, and SHEQ requirements
• Implement Total Quality Management (TQM) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage budgets, cost control, and contractor performance
• Lead and develop high-performance technical teams
• Maintain strong stakeholder and client relationships Maintenance compliance and asset uptime
• Budget adherence and cost control
• Project delivery (time, cost, quality)
• Safety performance (zero harm focus)
• Contractor and SLA performance
• Continuous improvement and reduction in repeat failures

 Qualifications and Experience required:

• National Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Project Management
• Project Management certification (PMBOK preferred)

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Project Management environment
• Minimum 5+ years in Facilities / Maintenance Management
• Mining, industrial, or heavy infrastructure experience (preferred)