Utilities and Site Services Manager

Recruiter:

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000042/KM

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, high-energy Utilities and Site Services Manager to take ownership of utilities, maintenance, and engineering operations across a multi-site environment.

This role requires a strong, practical leader who is comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, driving efficiency while remaining actively involved in projects and installations.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all site utilities: water, air, electricity, and solar
Analyse utilities data and drive cost-saving initiatives
Ensure service level agreements and engineering standards are met
Manage contractors and ensure full SHE compliance
Lead preventative and planned maintenance programmes
Drive projects from initiation through to completion
Implement and manage asset care strategies
Manage budgets, including capex planning and tracking
Troubleshoot operational and engineering issues
Reduce breakdowns through continuous improvement
Oversee equipment start-up, shutdown, and standby processes
Maintain a safe and compliant working environment
Support basic site and property maintenance (building upkeep, gardens, etc.)

Requirements

Engineering Degree (Electrical or Mechanical) – essential
Minimum 2+ years as a Utilities or Site Services Manager
Proven experience managing artisans and utilities
Strong understanding of:
- Transformers, Switchgear
- Compressors, Chillers, Pumps
- Solar systems
Experience managing capex budgets and reporting
Strong Excel skills (comfortable working with data and graphs)
Experience reporting into senior leadership (Directors / Exco / GM level)

Key Competencies

Strong leadership with hands-on approach
Highly energetic, practical, and solutions-driven
Comfortable working both on the ground and strategically
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical with strong problem-solving ability
Self-driven with strong ownership and follow-through

Ideal Profile

Experienced, degree-qualified engineer
Hands-on individual who enjoys fixing, building, and improving systems
Comfortable leading teams while remaining operationally involved
Exposure to property/site maintenance is advantageous
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment

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