DEPARTMENTAL HEAD: FACILITIES AND SECURITY DIVISION: CORPORATE SERVICES

FSCA; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FSCA in Pretoria is seeking a Departmental Head to lead the Facilities and Security Division within Corporate Services. You will oversee the strategic and operational management of facilities, corporate security, health and safety, budgets, contracts and related projects to ensure a safe, compliant, efficient working environment.

The role requires 5–10 years in facilities and security management, with at least five years in a managerial capacity; strong leadership, bargaining with landlords, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (NQF level 7) or equivalent.
• 5–10 years’ experience in facilities and security management, including 5 years at managerial level.
• Proven experience in corporate security, facilities, building and asset management.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, business continuity and PFMA.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facilities, security and OH&S policies and procedures.
• Manage lease negotiations, renewals, restructures and relocations.
• Oversee office-space planning, facilities maintenance, assets and infrastructure projects.
• Manage sustainability of the facility and resources using best practices.
• Manage contractors and service providers; oversee governance, compliance and risk assessments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and executive reports; lead and develop staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities management

Security management

Budget & contracts

Risk management

Communication & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in FM

Job description

DEPARTMENTAL HEAD: FACILITIES AND SECURITY DIVISION: CORPORATE SERVICES (Pretoria)

2026/10/20

Reference Number

FSCA 700

Description

Purpose of the Job:

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to the department to ensure a safe, secure, compliant, efficient, effective and sustainable working environment. The role includes supervision of the maintenance and management of FSCA facilities, corporate security (physical), occupational health and safety, employees, budgets, contracts, service providers and related projects

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and implement facilities, security and environmental, occupational health and safety, policies and procedures.
• Manage lease negotiations, renewals, restructures, relocations.
• Oversee office-space planning, facilities maintenance, assets and infrastructure projects.
• Manage sustainability of the facility and other resources of the organisation by using best practices.
• Manage contractors and service providers.
• Oversee governance, compliance, health & safety, security risk management, facilities condition and occupational health and safety assessments.
• Manage periodic audits by ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and standards.
• Manage security operations, incidents, investigations and business continuity arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, landlord, contractors, service providers and law enforcement agencies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and executive reports.
• Lead, coach and develop employees while promoting high performance and ethical conduct.
• Manage budgets, contracts, vendors and service providers

Other Key Competencies:

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Strategic leadership and change management. Facilities, security and occupational health and safety management. Financial, contract and project management. Risk management and business continuity planning. Stakeholder and relationship management. Analytical thinking and problem-solving. Communication, influencing and report writing. Integrity, accountability and confidentiality. Emotional intelligence, teamwork and attention to detail.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management, Facilities Management or Property Management, a relevant equivalent field or equivalent qualification. At least 5-10 years’ experience in facilities and security management, of which five years must be at managerial level. Proven experience in corporate security, facilities, building and asset management. In-depth knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, business continuity management and corporate security. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, building regulations, relevant ISO standards and the PFMA. Experience in contract, project, budget and service-provider management. Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.