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Moses Msumba

Senior Facilities & Maintenance Manager

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JohannesburgMember since August 7, 2026
Leadership & Team ManagementBudgeting & Financial ControlContractor NegotiationStrong Communication across all levelsHVAC & Refrigeration SystemsElectrical Systems & SubstationsBMS & Building AutomationWater & Waste SystemsOSH Act & SANS CompliancePreventative Maintenance Systems
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Leadership & Team ManagementBudgeting & Financial ControlContractor NegotiationStrong Communication across all levelsHVAC & Refrigeration Systems

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Senior Facilities & Maintenance Manager with 15+ years' experience managing large-scale commercial, hospitality, retail, and industrial properties. Proven track record in asset management, CAPEX delivery, energy optimisation, and infrastructure reliability. Strong leadership background managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and complex building systems including HVAC, electrical, water, and sustainability programmes.

Experienced in driving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance (OSH Act, SANS standards). Seeking senior leadership roles such as Head of Facilities, Group Maintenance Manager, or Property Manager.

Experience

Assistant Maintenance Manager - Peermont Emperors Palace

(2018-10 - 2025-12)

Large hospitality and entertainment complex

  • Lead preventative and reactive maintenance for buildings, utilities, and critical infrastructure
  • Manage CAPEX projects including HVAC upgrades, hotel refurbishments, and building improvements
  • Oversee electrical, plumbing, water reticulation, and sewer systems
  • Ensure compliance with OSH Act, building regulations, and safety standards
  • Drive energy and water sustainability initiatives
  • Manage contractors, procurement, and supplier performance
  • Control budgets, stock, and asset lifecycle management
  • Solar system implementation and energy optimisation
  • Fire suppression system upgrades
  • Water conservation systems (boreholes, harvesting)

Maintenance Manager - Gold Reef City Theme Park

(2015-11 - 2018-09)

  • Managed maintenance of rides, facilities, and utilities
  • Led preventative maintenance programmes and inspections
  • Controlled OPEX and CAPEX budgets
  • Implemented sustainability initiatives (water systems, waste management)
  • Supervised teams, recruitment, and labour relations
  • Delivered energy efficiency project improving operational cost control

Facilities Maintenance First Line Manager - Nedbank – Sandton Head Office

(2014-12 - 2015-10)

  • Managed critical systems: HVAC, BMS, UPS, generators, substations
  • Oversaw high-risk infrastructure including cooling towers and refrigeration systems
  • Ensured uptime and operational reliability of corporate HQ
  • Managed budgets, contractors, and compliance

Building Manager - Growthpoint Properties

(2012-12 - 2014-11)

  • Full building and facilities management
  • Managed security systems, contractors, and tenant services
  • Oversaw budgets, maintenance, and compliance

Facilities Maintenance First Line Manager - Woolworths Distribution Centre

(2010-12 - 2012-11)

  • Managed industrial-scale refrigeration and distribution systems
  • Oversaw forklifts, plant equipment, and warehouse infrastructure
  • Led sustainability initiatives (grey water, recycling)

First Line Manager - Woolworths Corporate Stores

(2007 - 2010)

Store Manager - Homemark / Verimark

(2004 - 2007)

Trainee Project Manager - Fikile Stocks & Ntuli JV

(2001 - 2004)

Education

Trade Test - Electrical (2025)

Diploma - HVAC & Refrigeration (ACRA) (2011)

Diploma - Civil Engineering (2004)

N4–N6 - Civil Engineering (2001)

Training - PLC (2011)

First Line Management (NQF Level 4) (2007)

Skills

Senior Facilities & Maintenance Manager

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