Facilities Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a skilled professional to oversee facilities operations in Durban, South Africa. The ideal candidate will manage maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Responsibilities include leading a team of Facilities Coordinators and coordinating with contractors. With a minimum of 5 years of experience and a relevant qualification, this role offers the chance to enhance operational efficiency across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, civil, structural).
• Proven leadership and contractor management skills.
• Understanding of OHS regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute all facilities-related work across multiple locations.
• Manage maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, and building services to required standards.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and asset management processes.
• Lead and mentor regional Facilities Coordinators for consistent delivery.
• Coordinate contractors and liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, fire safety, and statutory inspections.
• Support financial oversight, budget control, and procurement processes.

Skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

Budgeting and resource management expertise

Ability to lead teams and manage multiple sites effectively

Education

Relevant technical or facilities management qualification

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute all facilities-related work across multiple locations.
• Manage maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, and building services to required standards.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and asset management processes.
• Lead and mentor regional Facilities Coordinators for consistent delivery.
• Coordinate contractors and liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, fire safety, and statutory inspections.
• Support financial oversight, budget control, and procurement processes.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Budgeting and resource management expertise.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple sites effectively.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical or facilities management qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, civil, structural).
• Proven leadership and contractor management skills.
• Understanding of OHS regulations and compliance standards.