Facilities Lead: Operations, Safety & Budget

Hospitalityandoutdoor; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and workplace services across its Johannesburg sites. The role focuses on safe, comfortable, and well-supported environments for colleagues, with hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will coordinate site facilities, manage vendors and budgets, monitor SLAs and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in safety, security, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of proven experience in facilities, workplace, or property management.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all facility‑related activities across assigned sites
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental requirements
• Support workplace services including security, maintenance, reception, meeting rooms, audiovisual systems, catering, and general office services
• Manage space utilization and workplace planning initiatives
• Manage service contracts and supplier performance and lead negotiations with service providers
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support sourcing initiatives
• Track facility budgets and spend
• Monitor operational costs and identify savings opportunities
• Support AOP planning and capital projects
• Review invoices and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Implement and monitor security guidelines and programs
• Ensure completion of required training and procedural implementation.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and workplace services across its Johannesburg sites. The role focuses on safe, comfortable, and well-supported environments for colleagues, with hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will coordinate site facilities, manage vendors and budgets, monitor SLAs and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in safety, security, and compliance.