Facilities Manager

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Provident fund

Life cover 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Descripción de la vacante

SA Metal Group is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance of company facilities and infrastructure across branches. The role requires strong leadership, long-term planning, and adherence to health and safety standards.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate contractors, manage schedules, and ensure accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies. This permanent, on-site position offers a competitive package.

Formación

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Diploma in Facilities, Project Management, Building management or similar.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in facilities or infrastructure.
• At least 5 years of proven management experience.
• Understanding of building regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong administrative ability.
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system.
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English).
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance programs for company facilities and infrastructure.
• Oversee maintenance of buildings, structural elements, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility assets.
• Conduct regular inspections and condition assessments of company structures and infrastructure.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, service providers, and maintenance teams.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance schedules.
• Manage stock, spares and material requirements internally and with suitable suppliers.
• Respond to facility-related emergencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the department.
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations.
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff.
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Any other tasks suited to this level of management.

Conocimientos

Facilities management

Leadership

Project planning

Building maintenance

Health & safety

Budgeting

Vendor management

English communication

Educación

Grade 12

Diploma in Facilities Management

Diploma in Project Management

Herramientas

SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)

Descripción del empleo

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

The Engineering department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities of Company infrastructure and facilities across our branches and company properties.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance programs for company facilities and infrastructure
• Oversee maintenance of buildings, structural elements, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility assets
• Conduct regular inspections and condition assessments of company structures and infrastructure
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, service providers, and maintenance teams
• Prepare and maintain maintenance schedules
• Manage stock, spares and material requirements internally and with suitable suppliers
• Respond to facility-related emergencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the department
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Any other tasks suited to this level of management

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Diploma in Facilities, Project Management, Building management or similar
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in facilities or infrastructure
• Atleast 5 years of proven management experience
• Understanding of building regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong administrative ability
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Must be of sober habits
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Time and priority management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Ability to lead by example - Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability

Other Information:

Job title: Facilities manager

Reporting to: Senior Engineering Manager and Divisional Directors of Engineering

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Applications

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Skills

Facilities Management Property Maintenance Property Management SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)