Director - Facilities Management

City of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Cape Town is looking for a Director of Facilities Management to develop and lead the implementation of a city-wide facilities management strategy. The successful candidate will need extensive managerial experience in local government, a relevant Engineering degree, and strong leadership skills. This position involves financial management and relationship building with senior officials. Closing date for applications is October 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience within Local Government or Municipal environment.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key officials.
• Experience in risk mitigation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and implement a city-wide Facilities Management strategy.
• Lead the facilities and maintenance portfolio management.
• Establish performance measures for departmental adherence.

Skills

Managerial experience in Local Government

Leadership

Strategic direction

Education

Relevant Engineering B degree (Built Environment)

Job description

Overview

Job title : Director - Facilities Management

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 24, 2025

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Requirements

• A relevant Engineering B degree (Built Environment)
• Extensive managerial experience within Local Government / Municipal environment

Key Performance Areas

• Conceptualise, develop and drive and direct implementation of a City wide Facilities Management strategy
• Provide strategic direction, drive and leadership in the management of the facilities and maintenance portfolio consisting of Centralised Facilities Management and Maintenance, Transversal Facilities Management and Maintenance Services and support functions
• Drive the develop and implement a risk mitigation strategy
• Lead and direct the implementation of the appropriate project management and contract management methodologies in the department
• Analyzing trends and operating requirements to establish / determine funding / expenditure
• Manage the departments finances by monitoring and implementing corrective measures
• Build, manage and maintain relationships with executive directors, senior officials and other key officials in the City of Cape Town Municipality
• Establish performance measures and adherence to these measures for the department
• Promote best practices across the local government sector Creating and supporting a vision and culture where stafffeel empowered to seek and share knowledge

CLOSING DATE : 20.10.2025

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