Infrastructure Lead

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006467/Z

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is a purpose-driven property investment and development group managing a diverse portfolio of over 50 residential properties and commercial hubs. They are seeking a technically strong and process-driven Infrastructure Lead to ensure operational excellence, preventative maintenance control, and technical continuity across their portfolio.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures for all building systems
Draft and manage technical scopes of work for contractors and service providers
Maintain digital records of drawings, manuals, compliance certificates, and technical documentation
Build and manage a preventative maintenance master schedule across the full property portfolio
Issue and monitor all technical tickets and maintenance workflows via monday.com
Provide technical guidance to Property Coordinators and oversee execution quality
Perform technical audits on completed work before invoice approval
Coordinate emergency response and vendor dispatch during system failures
Ensure vacant properties are technically secured and maintained
Cross-check contractor quotations to prevent overpricing or unnecessary work
Support statutory compliance through proactive scheduling of inspections and COC requirements
Prepare maintenance logs and documentation for audits and insurance purposes
Act as technical escalation point before matters are elevated to senior leadership

Requirements:

Strong technical background in building systems, facilities management, or infrastructure administration
Solid understanding of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, solar, generators, and structural systems
Proven experience drafting scopes of work and technical documentation
Strong organisational and data management capability across multiple properties
Experience managing contractors and service providers
High attention to detail with structured process thinking
Confident decision-maker able to step into departmental leadership when required
Strong written communication skills for professional documentation
Systems-driven mindset with experience using workflow platforms (e.g., monday.com advantageous)

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