Facilities Manager

University of Fort Hare; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fancourt is seeking a Facilities Manager to maintain facilities to high standards, manage service providers, and drive repair and maintenance projects. The role requires proven experience in leading people, operations and finances in line with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, knowledge of relevant regulations, and a track record in facility strategies. Closing date: 01 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, plus a 3-Year Civil Engineering or Building Degree or Diploma; minimum of NQF6
• Advanced competency in MS Office
• ERP system software
• Fluency in English – written and verbal, accurate spelling and grammatically correct when compiling written documents and material
• 5 years’ Project Management experience in the construction industry
• 2 years’ experience in managing the maintenance of a multi-faceted facility and infrastructure
• General knowledge of local authority and government building regulations, rezoning, health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Proven experience of developing and implementing facility management strategies
• Clean criminal and ITC record
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• The Facilities Manager will ensure that the facilities assigned to his / her portfolio are maintained to the required standards, will manage service providers, and will be responsible for repair & maintenance developments and projects.
• We are looking to bring into the team someone who has proven success in managing people, operations and finances in line with strategic objectives.
• The ideal candidate will be demonstrably competent and successful in all the theoretical and practical components to this role.

Education

Grade 12 + 3-Year Civil Engineering or Building Degree or Diploma; minimum of NQF6

5 years’ Project Management experience in the construction industry

2 years’ experience in managing the maintenance of a multi-faceted facility and infrastructure

Fluency in English – written and verbal

General knowledge of local authority and government building regulations, rezoning, health, safety, and environmental regulations

Proven experience of developing and implementing facility management strategies

Clean criminal and ITC record

Legally eligible to work in South Africa

Tools

MS Office

ERP system software

Job description

NOW RECRUITING - FACILITIES MANAGER!

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route.

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Facilities Manager will ensure that the facilities assigned to his / her portfolio are maintained to the required standards, will manage service providers, and will be responsible for repair & maintenance developments and projects.

We are looking to bring into the team someone who has proven success in managing people, operations and finances in line with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be demonstrably competent and successful in all the theoretical and practical components to this role.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Grade 12, plus a 3-Year Civil Engineering or Building Degree or Diploma; minimum of NQF6;
• Advanced competency in MS Office;
• ERP system software;
• Fluency in English – written and verbal, accurate spelling and grammatically correct when compiling written documents and material;
• 5 years’ Project Management experience in the construction industry;
• 2 years’ experience in managing the maintenance of a multi-faceted facility and infrastructure;
• General knowledge of local authority and government building regulations, rezoning, health, safety, and environmental regulations;
• Proven experience of developing and implementing facility management strategies;
• Clean criminal and ITC record;
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Advantageous:

• Additional language fluency (Xhosa or Afrikaans);
• Tertiary qualification in any of these:
  • SHEQ management
  • Project management
  • Business management
• Experience in facilities management software;
• Experience in setting of and delivering on long-term strategic plans.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS:

The role requires someone who is competent in the following work activities:

• Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all organisational levels (in writing or verbal),
• Establishing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with others,
• Making decisions and solving problems,
• Organising, planning, and prioritising work,
• Coaching and developing others,
• Monitoring and controlling resources, processes and progress of work.

The ideal candidate can demonstrate competence in terms of the following key work styles & values:

• Integrity
• Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Stress Tolerance
• Self-Control
• Persistence
• Cooperation

If you meet the above requirements and would like to join one of South Africa's leading hospitality and leisure destinations.

Closing date:

01 September 2026

The Company’s Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration with all appointments. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.