Facilities Manager

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead their maintenance team and ensure the smooth operation of hotel facilities. This role emphasizes a hands-on approach to problem-solving and effective communication with both staff and guests. The company prides itself on a culture of respect and appreciation, where talent is recognized and rewarded promptly. If you possess strong leadership skills and a proactive mindset, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on excellence in hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Facilities Management experience required.
• Strong all-round facilities skills including electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance, security, pool, and grounds issues.
• Lead and manage a maintenance team effectively.

Skills

Facilities Management

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Health and Safety Management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Matric

Job description

The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality. We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture. Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity. Our staff are our everything!

WHY WORK FOR US?

Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful, and secure. Imagine a company where managers don’t manage managers; we are all simply doers.

Making decisions regarding our best employees also comes quickly, where we recognize talent and reward it promptly through promotions. We don’t need to or want to wait for approval. We recruit based on experience but promote on values — the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought, and disciplined action.

Description:

The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance, security, pool, and grounds issues are addressed, as well as managing a maintenance team.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric with 2-3 years of previous Facilities Management experience
2. Strong all-round Facilities experience (Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Generator, Electrical & Water Meters, etc.)
3. Previous Body Corporate Facilities Management experience is advantageous
4. Knowledge of Health and Safety Management
5. Hands-on problem-solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
6. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
7. Effective communication with staff members and hotel guests
8. Honest and trustworthy approach
9. Great attention to detail
10. Presentable and well-spoken
11. Team player who leads by example
12. Proactive approach
13. Interpersonal skills
14. Leadership skills
15. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Please note that relocation costs will be your own expense if your application is successful and you reside outside the city where the hotel is located.