Assistant Facilities Manager

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to support efficient, safe, professional operation of all hotel facilities and technical systems. You will help ensure guest areas and back-of-house spaces meet the highest standards and assume department responsibility in the Facilities Manager’s absence.

Key duties include supervising daily maintenance, overseeing preventative work across HVAC, plumbing, electrical and safety systems, managing contractors,

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in facilities management, maintenance supervision or engineering within hospitality/hotels.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of health, safety and compliance standards.
• Trade certification or contractor-management experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support daily facilities and maintenance operations, supervising staff and allocating tasks.
• Oversee preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generators, lifts and fire safety systems.
• Manage compliance, contractors and service providers to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, cost control and capital expenditure tracking.
• Provide leadership and departmental support, stepping in for the Facilities Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Health & safety

Contractor management

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Hotel/Facilities-related qualification

Job description

At The Capital Hotels, we are redefining what hospitality feels like. Modern, meaningful and full of opportunity. We believe great service starts with great people and our team is the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

At The Capital, you will feel valued, trusted and empowered. We keep things real with no red tape, just doers who make things happen. We recognise talent quickly and promote based on values, not just titles.

About The Role

The Assistant Facilities Manager supports the efficient, safe and professional operation of all hotel facilities, infrastructure and technical systems - helping ensure guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces and critical building systems are maintained to the highest standard. The role assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Facilities Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Support daily facilities and maintenance operations, supervising staff and allocating tasks
• Oversee preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generators, lifts and fire safety systems
• Manage compliance, contractors and service providers to maintain quality and safety standards
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, cost control and capital expenditure tracking
• Provide leadership and departmental support, stepping in for the Facilities Manager when required

What you’ll bring:

• Grade 12 (Matric) required; Hotel Management, Technical or Facilities-related qualification advantageous
• 4-6 years' experience in facilities management, maintenance supervision or engineering within hospitality/hotels
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of health, safety and compliance standards
• Trade certification or contractor-management experience beneficial

Please note that relocation costs will be for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.