Facilities Manager

Flair TM; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Flair TM is seeking a senior Facilities Manager to lead maintenance across multi-site portfolios in Gauteng and Western Cape. You will oversee daily preventative and routine maintenance, manage on-site teams, and report to the Property Manager and executive level.

This role requires deep knowledge of SA building regs, budgeting, and contract management. You will develop strategic maintenance plans, oversee CAPEX and OPEX, coordinate with architects and contractors, and drive KPI compliance while

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of South African laws, by-laws, and building regulations.
• Proven experience in facilities management across multi-site portfolios.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and willing to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily preventative and routine maintenance of all buildings.
• Supervise on-site Maintenance Managers and Handymen.
• Report operationally to Property Manager daily, and to Portfolio Executive (PE) and Financial Director (FD) weekly/monthly.
• Oversee CAPEX and OPEX budgets for maintenance, renovations, and construction projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a Strategic Facilities Maintenance Plan.
• Compile monthly Operations Reports and attend monthly Asset Management meetings.
• Liaise with internal teams, architects, consultants, and contractors on all maintenance, renovation, and construction projects.
• Plan and supervise annual maintenance schedules per budget.
• Manage and negotiate SLA's with service providers and ensure KPI compliance.
• Ensure ongoing functionality of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, water systems, access control, geysers, gas, and other facilities.
• Oversee movement of assets and collaborate with third-party providers for service continuity.
• Ensure compliance with National Building Regulations, BCEA, LRA, OHS Acts, and other relevant legislation.
• Manage team development, training, and performance evaluations.
• Execute all instructions from PE and FD regarding facility matters.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Overtime willingness

Job description

? Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily preventative and routine maintenance of all buildings.
• Supervise on-site Maintenance Managers and Handymen.
• Report operationally to Property Manager daily, and to Portfolio Executive (PE) and Financial Director (FD) weekly/monthly.
• Oversee CAPEX and OPEX budgets for maintenance, renovations, and construction projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a Strategic Facilities Maintenance Plan.
• Compile monthly Operations Reports and attend monthly Asset Management meetings.
• Liaise with internal teams, architects, consultants, and contractors on all maintenance, renovation, and construction projects.
• Plan and supervise annual maintenance schedules per budget.
• Manage and negotiate SLA's with service providers and ensure KPI compliance.
• Ensure ongoing functionality of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, water systems, access control, geysers, gas, and other facilities.
• Oversee movement of assets and collaborate with third-party providers for service continuity.
• Ensure compliance with National Building Regulations, BCEA, LRA, OHS Acts, and other relevant legislation.
• Manage team development, training, and performance evaluations.
• Execute all instructions from PE and FD regarding facility matters.

? Candidate Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of South African laws, by-laws, and building regulations.
• Proven experience in facilities management across multi-site portfolios.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and willing to work overtime when required.

? Why Join?

This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to oversee major property portfolios, drive operational excellence, and make a tangible impact on the efficiency, safety, and performance of multiple properties in Gauteng and Western Cape.