Supervisor: Facilities & Maintenance at Sanral

Career Opportunities: Facilities Building and Maintenance Support (2924)

TO	SANRAL Staff / External (www.nra.co.za)
REPORTS TO	Supervisor: Facilities & Maintenance
GRADE	C2
SALARY	Market-related
LOCATION	SANRAL COC: 36 Assegai Wood Road, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion
APPOINTMENT TYPE	Permanent

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of the Facilities Building and Maintenance Support role is to provide operational, administrative, and technical support to ensure the effective functioning, safety, and maintenance of SANRAL’s Central Operations Centre facilities. The role is responsible for conducting building inspections, monitoring preventative and corrective maintenance, coordinating contractors, responding to incidents, maintaining facilities documentation, and supporting compliance with OHS, fire safety, and facilities management standards. This role ensures that facilities remain functional, safe, compliant, and optimally maintained to support continuous business operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

An NQF 5 Facility Management, Built Environment or equivalent.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facilities or property management.
Certification:
- Incident Investigation and/or Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).

This role requires extended working hours/standby during emergencies.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

Basic facilities management training.
Knowledge of building maintenance and soft Services.
Experience with asset management systems.
Understanding of contractor management practices.
Basic knowledge of OHS in relation to facilities operations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Understanding of all facilities operations and security protocols.
Knowledge of relevant built environment legislation, safety standards and internal compliance frameworks.
Strong understanding of facilities services, building systems and maintenance processes.
Knowledge of emergency response planning, evacuation procedures, and emergency drill coordination.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building Inspections & Maintenance Monitoring

Conduct daily inspections of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
Identify defects, risks, and non-compliance issues.
Log all faults on the Service Desk system and ensure timely updates.
Monitor condition of mechanical, electrical, and structural components.
Perform routine checks based on preventative maintenance schedules.
Ensure contractors complete scheduled maintenance to in accordance to the specification.
Track recurring faults and recommend corrective actions.
Assist with planning monthly/quarterly maintenance schedules.
Assist with stock management, tools, consumables, and spares control.
Support space planning, office moves, and workspace optimization.
Maintain facility cleanliness, housekeeping, and compliance standards.
Maintain facilities assets register (Assist with asset tagging, labelling, and tracking)
Support emergency evacuations, drills, and incident escalation.

Incident Response and Contractors coordination

Respond to maintenance alarms, call-outs, and emergencies.
Conduct basic fault diagnosis and apply minor repairs where applicable.
Escalate major breakdowns to technicians or senior facilities staff.
Ensure swift turnaround time for incident resolution.
Provide access and escorting for authorized contractors.
Monitor contractor work for safety, quality, and compliance.
Verify completion of tasks before job closure.
Report poor performance or safety violations.

Compliance and Reporting

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, service reports, checklists, and logs.
Support internal/external audits through documentation readiness.
Adhere to OHS, fire safety, and building regulations.
Report hazards and implement immediate corrective actions.
Ensure all work areas comply with SHEQ standards.

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS

Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.

Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.

SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position

Closing date for applications: 1 July 2026

This is a readvertisement. Candidate who have previously applied for this position need not re-apply, as their applications will automatically be considered against the amended certification requirements.

Please note that feedback will be given to shortisted candidates.

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