Maintenance Team Leader

Recruiter: Rivers Labour Consultants

Job Ref: 826052

Date posted: Friday, October 2, 2026

Location: Howick, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: Our client is looking for a practical and reliable Maintenance Team Leader to supervise a small team of workers and ensure that work is completed efficiently and according to schedule. This is a hands-on coordination and team leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working with people, visiting sites and making sure projects stay on track. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a small team of workers
• Transport the team to and from work sites as required
• Liaise with clients on site
• Monitor work progress and provide regular updates
• Ensure work is completed according to agreed timeframes
• Allocate daily tasks and keep the team focused and productive
• Ensure that workers follow safety requirements
• Assist with practical work and problem-solving where required
• Report any issues or delays to management Requirements
• Previous experience supervising or leading a small team
• Experience in maintenance, electrical, solar, construction or a related environment would be advantageous
• Good communication and client-interaction skills
• Able to organise people and keep work on schedule
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Good understanding of workplace safety
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport
• Must reside in or around Howick, Hilton or Pietermaritzburg 💰 Salary: R18,000 – R20,000 CTC per month If you are an experienced team leader who can take responsibility for a small team, interact confidently with clients and ensure that work gets done on time, we'd like to hear from you. Send your CV to