Technical Supervisor: Technical Services

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route. We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Supervisor:
Technical Services with a proven track record of successfully managing maintenance operations within a complex, high-demand environment.

The Technical Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily maintenance operations at Fancourt, ensuring that preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, repairs and technical services are delivered efficiently, safely, cost-effectively and in accordance with Fancourt’s 5-star operational standards.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance teams and contractors, ensuring high-quality workmanship, minimising downtime, maintaining asset integrity and supporting an exceptional guest and operational experience.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the technical and maintenance team.
• Ensure reactive maintenance requests are attended to within agreed service levels.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee preventative maintenance programmes across buildings, facilities and infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality-control checks to ensure work meets Fancourt’s 5-star standards.
• Supervise contractors, service providers and technical staff working on site.
• Assist with technical fault-finding, troubleshooting and emergency repairs.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdowns, repairs and projects with operational departments.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of guest rooms, public areas and facilities, including "Perfect Room" initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain appropriate records, technical drawings, asset registers and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor maintenance materials, tools, equipment and stores.
• Contribute to energy and water efficiency initiatives and other cost-saving measures.
• Assist with budgeting, Capex planning, asset replacement programmes and major repair and maintenance projects.
• Manage contractors and suppliers to agreed standards, specifications, budgets and service levels.
• Assist with tender, pre-contract, site meeting, project monitoring, snagging and handover processes.
• Build productive relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, service providers and relevant municipal authorities.
• Lead, coach and develop maintenance staff, promoting a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational updates and maintenance reports to management.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and maintenance requirements outside normal working hours when required.

The successful candidate should have practical knowledge and experience across a broad range of facilities and building systems, including:

• HVAC systems
• Electrical reticulation
• Plumbing systems
• Pumps and motors
• Building maintenance
• Fire and safety systems
• Hotel and guest-room maintenance
• Preventative maintenance systems
• Energy and water management
• Bulk sewage systems
• Streetlight networks
• General building and infrastructure maintenance

• Matric / Grade 12 with relevant technical subjects.
• Trade qualification or hands on practical experience in an applicable technical field.
• Grade 12/Matric alone, including a technical school Matric, will not be regarded as meeting the trade qualification requirement.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant maintenance experience, preferably within hospitality, resorts, commercial buildings, property, facilities management or a similarly complex environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory or team leadership experience within a technical or maintenance environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing maintenance…