Director: Properties and Facility Management

Humankind Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind Group is seeking a Director of Property & Facilities Management in Johannesburg to lead and transform the organisation's facilities function within the banking sector.

The role requires an experienced leader with deep technical and financial discipline, capable of shaping governance, safety, compliance and service delivery across critical infrastructure and assets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in facilities, property or building management
• At least 3 years in a management or supervisory capacity
• Diploma or higher in Facilities/Property Management, Engineering or related discipline
• Strong commercial building and infrastructure management experience
• Proven ability to develop policies, procedures and robust operational controls
• Proven financial, budgeting, project and contractor management capabilities
• Solid understanding of OHS legislation, physical security and business continuity
• Exceptional leadership, analytical and professional reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the Property & Facilities Management function.
• Oversee facilities operations, preventative maintenance, HVAC, electrical systems and critical infrastructure.
• Develop and enhance governance, internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Manage OHS compliance, security, emergency preparedness and business continuity.
• Own operational and capital budgets, procurement, cost optimization and facilities projects.
• Lead supplier performance, compliance with SLAs and landlord relationships.
• Build a high-performing facilities function focused on excellence and measurable results.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

OHS compliance

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Facilities management

Strategic planning

Education

NQF Level 6 Diploma or higher in Facilities/Property Management, Engineering or related

Job description

WE'RE HIRING | DIRECTOR: PROPERTY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

An exciting senior leadership opportunity within the banking sector.

We're looking for an accomplished Property & Facilities Management professional who brings more than operational experience — someone who can lead, challenge existing processes, strengthen governance and ensure that critical infrastructure and facilities operate to exceptional standards.

This is a senior role requiring a commercially astute, hands-on leader who combines technical expertise, strong financial discipline and an uncompromising approach to safety, compliance and service delivery.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You will take overall responsibility for the organisation's Property & Facilities Management function, including:

• Facilities & Infrastructure: Oversee building operations, preventative maintenance, HVAC, generators, electrical systems and critical infrastructure.
• Governance & Risk: Develop and enhance policies, operating procedures, internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Health, Safety & Security: Manage OHS compliance, physical security, emergency preparedness and business continuity.
• Financial Management: Take ownership of operational and capital budgets, procurement, cost optimisation and facilities projects.
• Contractor & Stakeholder Management: Lead supplier performance, contractual compliance, SLAs and landlord relationships.
• Leadership & Accountability: Build a high-performing facilities function focused on operational excellence, professionalism and measurable results.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in facilities, property or building management, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Relevant NQF Level 6 diploma or higher qualification in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial building and infrastructure management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing policies, procedures and robust operational controls.
• Proven financial, budgetary, project and contractor management capabilities.
• Sound understanding of OHS legislation, physical security and business continuity.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical and professional reporting skills.

Experience in banking, financial services or another highly regulated corporate environment will be advantageous.

THE PERSON WE WANT

We're not simply looking for someone who manages buildings.

We want a leader who anticipates problems before they happen, challenges inefficiencies, takes ownership and delivers results.

Someone equally comfortable reviewing a capital expenditure proposal, resolving a critical infrastructure issue, engaging senior management or developing an audit-ready governance framework.