FACILITIES MANAGER

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed independent school in Johannesburg seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee all facets of facilities management. The successful candidate will ensure safety, compliance, and excellent maintenance of the campus facilities while managing team performance and collaborating with external contractors. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, a commitment to integrity, and extensive experience in facilities management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Facilities and Estate Management.
• Strong assessment and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in managing a team in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of facilities management services.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan.
• Manage budgets and financial planning for facilities.

Skills

Integrity

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification in Property and/or Facilities Management, Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

An Independent, Christian day school situated in Melrose, Johannesburg, Kingsmead provides an excellent, all rounded education to girls from Grade 000 to Matric.

FACILITIES MANAGER

As a Facilities Manager, you will be expected to manage all aspects of the all hard and soft facilities management services, this will include, but not be limited to, the following; preventative maintenance; safety and security of our campus, assets and facilities; planning, construction and design; regulatory compliance with health and safety management; as well as managing the service staff, external service providers and co-ordinating facility related projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Facilities Manager will report directly to the Business Manager and is involved in the day-to-day running of the school facilities.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for across campus buildings and equipment, including moror vehicles and busses.
• The Facilities Manager will work in conjunction with the Operations team and manage the security on campus and the maintenance of all facilities, improvement projects and repairs.
• Procurement of assets and consumables, in line with a Procurement Policy, needed for the efficient running of the facilities department.
• Development and management of contractual obligations between the school and any external service providers.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to proactively address any issues.
• Ensure that all buildings, infrastructure, grounds and gardens are well maintained and are in line with the statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Arrange the servicing of all equipment, machinery, systems and vehicles as required and compile records.
• Financial planning and budgeting – managing the facilities budgets. Creating an annual budget with the Business Manager and aligning CAPEX projects to staff workloads and skill set.
• Co-ordinate and monitor external contractors on site to ensure satisfactory work and compliance with OHS requirements.
• Act as the contact for the security contractor and liaise with them regularly to put the strategic plan in place for the campus security. This includes being available in case of emergency. All campus events will require the Facilities Manager to be present as the campus Security Officer.
• Manange and co-ordinate Drivers and fleet of vehicles, including buses and all safety checks before departing school.
• Assist with the evaluation and performance management of the service staff.
• Ensure that all appropriate and relevant information is communicated to all staff.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Unquestionable integrity and values driven leadership.
• A qualification in Property and/or Facilities Management, Engineering or related.
• At least 7+ years of proven experience in Facilities and Estate Management
• Strong experience of assessment, reporting and building thorough action plans.
• Technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience in managing a team and fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees and external contractors at all levels.
• An understanding of the LRA, BCEA and OHS acts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or equivalent programmes.
• Previous experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.

If you meet the above criteria, please email a curriculum vitae with two contactable references, accompanied by a letter of motivation, to Bridgit Miller [e-mail] and state on the subject line FACILITIES MANAGER by no later than Friday 20 June 2025.

Kingsmead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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