Facilities Manager

Country / Location

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

About the Role

Are you an experienced facilities leader looking to drive operational excellence across regional operations? We are seeking a dynamic Facilities Manager, based at our head office in Centurion, to provide strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight across facility operations, administration, maintenance, and safety compliance for all our regional sites nationwide.

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

Design, implement, and audit facility safety plans

Lead safety committee meetings and incident investigations

Ensure full compliance with legislative requirements and company standards

Drive safety education, training programs, and regular emergency drills to mitigate business risk.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Experience Needed

What You Bring

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management

Property Management, or Business Administration.

5-8 years of proven experience in a senior facilities management leadership role.

Strong knowledge of administrative, financial, and regulatory procedures, including multi-site management, vendor management, and CAPEX project execution.

Strategic thinking

Leadership and people management

Financial acumen, stakeholder management.

Advanced communication skills, technical proficiency (e.g., CMMS/BMS software)

Advanced problem-solving, legislative knowledge (e.g., OHSA compliance)

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