Primary School Facilities Maintenance Staff Team Lead - SPARK Blue Downs - 2025

About Spark Schools:

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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 15 500 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Regional Facilities Manager

Purpose Of Role

SPARK Schools facilities team lead ensure that the school property (buildings as well as grounds) is well maintained and in a good condition. They are leading the security, cleaning and maintenance staff at the school. The facilities team lead is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world-class learning environment for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

Property Maintenance & Repairs

● Plan, schedule and execute preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance on the school property in a timely and efficient manner

● Undertake items of repair or maintenance on the school property in order to ensure ongoing safety of scholars and staff. Make sure that the repairs and maintenance is signed off prior to execution.

● Install ceiling boards, dry-walling, windows, fences, gates, doors, carpets, tiling, brickwork and/or other installation elements according to the correct building regulations.

● Perform plumbing duties including unblocking toilets, sinks and drains; and install new piping and repairs to any existing fixtures according to the correct building regulations.

● Perform minor electrical repairs and fixings under the supervision of a qualified person.

● Conduct any roof maintenance such as cleaning and maintaining all gutters, roof tiles and waterproofing, as well as cutting trusses according to the correct safety procedures and protocols.

● Assist with minor project work and/or SPARK building expansions when required.

● Execute improvements of current building structures (incl. painting). This includes suggesting ideas or solutions for facilities improvement, beautification and maintenance.

● Work with the Landscaping suppliers or internal team members to ensure that buildings, facilities and surrounding areas are neat, tidy and maintained to the agreed upon standard.

● Periodically inspect buildings, grounds, equipment and other facilities to identify any issues, risks and/or hazards.

● Report and attend to any identified issues in a safe and timely manner; and/or plan to fix the issues depending on their priority.

● Document and record inspections and identified issues in a timely manner.

● Follow best operating practices and quality assurance when undertaking maintenance tasks/repairs and building work.

● Attend to assigned tickets from the facilities service desk within SLA. This includes planning and managing assigned tickets to ensure they are delivered on-time and to standard.

● Supervision of cleaning and cleaning staff.

● Regular sessions with the teams to ensure coordination and focus, motivation etc

● Sign off on external service provider job cards. Equipment & Materials Management

● Manage all tools and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition at all times.

● Oversee maintenance of small portable equipment to appropriate safety standards.

● On a monthly basis, conduct periodic quality checks/inspections on equipment to ensure everything is up to standard.

● Conduct vehicle checks on a daily basis, and flag any identified problems, services due, etc, in a timely manner.

● Report any damaged or lost items or equipment to Direct Manager for fixing and/or replacement as and when required.

● Provide a list of tools, equipment and/or materials to Direct Manager that will enable successful execution of building repairs and maintenance.

● Maintain and update an inventory record for tools, equipment and/or materials to accurately reflect what is on hand or in stock at all times. Security, Health and Safety Compliance

● Adhere to all security, health and safety compliance regulations, protocols and procedures when conducting any repairs and maintenance on site – this includes wearing the correct PPE at all times.

● Update Health and Safety file on a regular basis to ensure compliance at all times. This includes completing and filing relevant Health and Safety checklists, risk assessments and other important documentation.

● Depending on the nature of work (i.e. hot work / welding, working on heights, confined spaces, etc) conduct risk assessment(s) before completing any project or task. Ensure that all risks are identified, recorded and mitigated in a safe and efficient way.

● Make an effort to stay up to date with Health & Safety compliance and SANS standards.

● Work closely with the Security, Health and Safety Officer when required to ensure that buildings, grounds, workspaces and planned maintenance projects comply with the correct regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications And Criteria:

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
• ● Completed Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• ● Completed certificate in a specialised, related field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Building, Carpentry or Plumbing)
• ● English language proficiency & fluency
• ● Good literacy & numeracy skills
• ● Valid South African drivers’ licence
• ● Police clearance certificate

● Computer Literate

● Maintenance & groundskeeping experience

● Experience using small industrial/mechanical power tools

● Experience in a specialised, related field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Building, Carpentry or Plumbing)

● Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures & precautions and building regulations

● Ability to carry/handle items & goods

Competencies:

● Customer Orientation

● Analysis/Problem Solving

● Quick Thinking/Learning

● Team Work

● Communication

Qualities:

● Grit: Persistence through challenges.

● Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.

● Mission and Vision Alignment : Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.

● Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

Benefits

Spark Offers:

• fair market linked remuneration
• performance-based annual bonuses and increases
• above average/good annual leave
• life, disability and funeral cover
• employee wellness support
• educational support & study leave
• individualised professional development, support and mentorship
• employee discount on school fees
• opportunities for career growth
• Compensation:R 8,500.00 per month cost to company

Position Type: Permanent

• Locations: Western Cape Region
• SPARK Blue Downs

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.