Facilities Manager

Flair TM; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Flair TM in Durban seeks a seasoned Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations of multiple student accommodation buildings, implement maintenance programmes, and drive safety and compliance across sites. You will manage contractors, supervise budgets and capital projects, conduct risk assessments, and support long-term asset preservation while delivering reliable, cost-effective facilities services.

This role offers growth within a focused property management team and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Facilities Management, Building Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction, or Property Studies with facilities experience.
• Minimum 5 years as Facilities Manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Proven experience managing multiple buildings or multi-site portfolios.
• Strong contractor and service provider management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of multiple student accommodation buildings.
• Implement preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Conduct regular building inspections and safety assessments.
• Ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Monitor maintenance response times and service quality.
• Identify long-term maintenance requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Manage external contractors for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, lifts, security, landscaping, pest control, cleaning and general maintenance.
• Coordinate capital projects and budget control.

Skills

Contractor management

Budget management

Asset management

Sustainability initiatives

Safety compliance

OHSA knowledge

Education

Facilities Management

Building Science

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Property Studies (with Facilities Management experience)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Maintenance Management

• Manage the daily operations of multiple student accommodation buildings.
• Implement preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Conduct regular building inspections and condition assessments.
• Ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Monitor maintenance response times and service quality.
• Identify long-term maintenance requirements and improvement opportunities.

Contractor & Service Provider Management

Manage external contractors responsible for:

• HVAC
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Fire Protection Systems
• Lifts
• Security Systems
• Landscaping
• Pest Control
• Cleaning Services
• General Building Maintenance

Responsibilities include:

• SLA management
• Contractor performance reviews
• Tender participation
• Quality control
• Cost management
• Contractor compliance
• Procurement support

Building Compliance & Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with:

• Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
• Fire Regulations
• Building Regulations
• Municipal By-laws
• Environmental Legislation
• Electrical Compliance
• Lift Compliance
• Water Quality Standards
• Gas Compliance
• SANS Standards

Conduct:

• Safety audits
• Risk assessments
• Compliance inspections
• Incident investigations
• Corrective action implementation

Asset & Infrastructure Management

• Maintain building asset registers.
• Conduct asset inspections.
• Monitor infrastructure condition.
• Support lifecycle planning.
• Assist with replacement forecasting.
• Coordinate technical audits.
• Support long-term asset preservation initiatives.

Capital Projects

Coordinate and oversee:

• Refurbishments
• Building upgrades
• Compliance projects
• Capital improvements
• Energy efficiency initiatives
• Contractor coordination
• Programme implementation
• Quality assurance
• Practical completion of projects

Budget & Cost Management

• Manage maintenance budgets.
• Monitor OPEX expenditure.
• Assist with CAPEX planning.
• Review contractor quotations.
• Control maintenance expenditure.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor monthly budget performance.
• Ensure efficient use of maintenance resources.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Drive initiatives relating to:

• Energy efficiency
• Water conservation
• Waste reduction
• Utility monitoring
• Preventative maintenance systems
• Digital maintenance platforms
• Continuous operational improvement

Minimum Requirements

• Degree, Diploma or National Diploma in:
  • Facilities Management
  • Building Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Property Studies (with Facilities Management experience)
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Facilities Manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Proven experience managing multiple buildings or multi-site property portfolios.
• Strong contractor and service provider management experience.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Experience in Student Accommodation, Residential Property, Commercial Property or Hospitality will be highly advantageous.
• Professional registrations such as SAFMA, SACPCMP, NEBOSH or SAMTRAC will be advantageous.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a leading Student Accommodation Property Management company.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of student accommodation buildings across Pretoria and Johannesburg.
• Lead maintenance, compliance and building improvement initiatives.
• Work with experienced operational and property management teams.
• Gain exposure to capital projects and strategic facilities planning.
• Excellent long-term career growth within a growing property organisation.

Location

Durban, KwaZulu Natal