Facilities Manager

WE ARE HIRING: FACILITIES MANAGER

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Reporting Line

Support Operations Director

Competency Role Classification

Management

BPC Category

Property

Career Path

Logistics Manager Procurement, Facilities Manager

Country / Location

Head Office in Centurion, South Africa (Oversight across nationwide regional operations)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Strategic Facilities Management

• Develop and implement long-term facility maintenance strategies

• Conduct high-level site inspections and risk audits

• Ensure strict compliance with SHE policies and local regulations

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight for facilities, cleaning, and security personnel

• Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and SLA compliance.

Building and Infrastructure Operations

• Inspect core structural, mechanical, and electrical elements regularly.

• Manage HVAC, plumbing, power grids, and life-safety systems.

• Execute routine, reactive, and preventative maintenance schedules.

• Oversee site access, building security, and fire alarm protocols

Stakeholder and Project Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding facility requirements

• Manage cross-functional projects, such as office expansions or facility upgrades

• Coordinate with external contractors, service providers, and landlords to ensure facility standards are met

• Communicate facility status, risks, and strategic initiatives to senior management.

Contractor and Vendor Oversight

• Hire and supervise external technicians and specialized trade crews.

• Track contractor performance against service level agreements (SLAs).

• Review work orders, project scopes, and completion quality

Financial and Asset Management

• Develop, forecast, and manage annual facility budgets

• Monitor monthly expenditure, analyze variances, and initiate cost-saving measures

• Oversee the lifecycle management, utilization, and preventative maintenance of all company assets

• Manage procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational standards.

Operational Leadership and Team Management

• Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports

• Set clear, measurable KPIs and performance objectives for team members Foster a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement

• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and succession planning to ensure business continuity.

Health, Safety, and Compliance (SHE)

• Define and drive the regional/national safety culture