Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator

Strand, Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 18/02/2026

A bespoke family-owned furniture manufacturing company is seeking a full-time, on-site Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator to join their team in Strand, Cape Town. The role involves managing and maintaining the company's physical assets, such as buildings, machinery, vehicles, and infrastructure, to ensure operational efficiency. Responsibilities include proactive maintenance, timely repairs, contractor supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives.

A key aspect of the position is developing internal technical skills by training staff in routine machine care. The Coordinator will report directly to the Head of Operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide guidance to support staff to ensure effective delivery of all duties.

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of all building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, gutters, and generators.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of all facilities meet acceptable operational standards.
• Monitor and maintain building security systems, fire alarms, and emergency response infrastructure.

• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for machinery, tools, jigs, and templates as well as conduct monthly audits of these items.
• Minimise production downtime by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Oversee the maintenance, servicing and licensing of forkliȅs and company vehicles.
• Maintain effective dust extraction systems and ensure factory dust levels are within safety and compliance thresholds.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications for maintenance, repairs, or modifications.

• Design and deliver training programs for support staff on basic machine maintenance and daily care procedures.
• Develop easy-to-use checklists, guides, and visual aids to support routine operator maintenance.
• Digitally manage maintenance records, training logs, and operator checklists.
• Promote a culture of ownership and care for equipment across the organisation.
• Monitor compliance with assigned maintenance tasks across support teams.

• Ability to interpret CAD or similar infrastructure drawings, including layouts for electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.
• Support planning and execution of facility upgrades, space utilisation, and equipment installations.
• Maintain a digital archive of all technical and infrastructure documentation.

• Collaborate with internal and external Health & Safety teams to ensure full compliance with equipment and facility safety protocols.
• Conduct routine inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and evacuation routes.
• Support waste management initiatives, environmental compliance, and safe disposal practices.

• Manage relationships with service providers and contractors (e.g. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, alarm services).
• Schedule and supervise outsourced maintenance or repair work, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Ensure contractor compliance with service contracts, SLAs, lease agreements, budgets, and safety requirements.
• Monitor and report on utility usage (electricity, water, diesel) and identify efficiency opportunities.

• Maintain and update the company's asset register for all equipment and infrastructure.
• Provide input into capital planning for equipment upgrades or replacements.
• Participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and risk mitigation efforts.

• Solid technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems.
• Hands on experience with industrial machinery, tools, and maintenance processes.
• Strong ability to convey technical information to non technical staff.
• Organised and detail oriented, with excellent planning and follow up skills.
• Effective at managing contractors, suppliers, landlords and service agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Competent in interpreting engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to coach and guide fellow support staff effectively.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive attitude.
• Adaptable and willing to take on new challenges as they arise.
• Positive, enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to the success of the team.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• This is a full time, permanent position in Strand, Cape Town.