Facilities Manager

Flair TM; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Property Management Company is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager in Gauteng. You will oversee the operational management of multiple properties, ensuring compliance with legislation, optimizing building functionality, and managing maintenance teams and budgets. This is a high-profile role that offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence across substantial property portfolios.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of South African 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 and Portfolio Executive.
• Oversee CAPEX and OPEX budgets for maintenance and renovations.
• Develop a Strategic Facilities Maintenance Plan.

Skills

Knowledge of South African laws and building regulations

Project management

Budgeting skills

Contract management

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Team management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

My client, a leading Property Management Company, is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the operational, maintenance, and strategic management of multiple properties across Gauteng and Western Cape. This role ensures optimal building functionality, compliance with legislation, and effective management of maintenance teams, budgets, and service providers.

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.