Facilities Manager

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in a relevant engineering field and at least 5–7 years of technical facilities management experience, preferably in retail and multi-tenanted environments. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance management, compliance with health and safety standards, and project oversight. This role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in a technical facilities management role.
• Experience with Retail, Industrial, Multi-tenanted Office Parks, and Student Accommodation.
• Proficient in MS Office and MDA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule.
• Manage diesel procurement and generator maintenance contracts.
• Conduct monthly technical inspections for audits.
• Oversee Helpdesk ticket management and resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Manage statutory certifications and inspections.
• Monitor solar PV yields and implement energy-saving initiatives.

Skills

Technical facilities management

Project management

Communication

Compliance management

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Certified Facilities Manager (SAFMA)

SAMTRAC certification

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

MDA

Job description

Job Overview

• Application Deadline: 26 February 2026
• Job Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Job Title: Facilities Manager
• Education Level: Diploma
• Job Level: Senior
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Facilities Manager job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance: Develop and execute a 52-week Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule for critical plant equipment (HVAC, lifts, fire panels, transformers). Ensure schedules are accurate, up to date, and executed on time.
• Generator Management: Manage diesel procurement and generator maintenance contracts to ensure 99.9% uptime during load shedding.
• Infrastructure Audits: Conduct monthly technical inspections to identify deterioration before it becomes a capital expense.
• Ticket Management: Manage the “Helpdesk” system by triaging incoming complaints (e.g., aircon issues, leaks) and dispatching approved contractors
• Resolution: Ensure all tickets are logged and resolved within the SLA priority timeframe.
• Procurement: Draft scopes of work for service providers.
• Performance Monitoring: Hold monthly SLA meetings with security, cleaning, and landscaping contractors to review performance.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) 25and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 18001).
• Statutory Certification: Manage the renewal of “Certificates of Compliance” (CoCs) for electrical installations, electric fences, and fire equipment, as well as “Annexure B” lift inspections.
• Meter Management: Oversee monthly check-meter readings to ensure accurate tenant recoveries and investigate variances like leaks or faulty meters.
• Sustainability: Monitor solar PV yield and implement energy-saving initiatives (e.g., LED retrofits) to reduce Gross Occupancy Cost.
• Tenant Installs (TI): Oversee technical aspects of new tenant fit-outs, approving plans and monitoring contractors to ensure no damage to the base build.
• Capex Projects: Manage approved capital projects (e.g., waterproofing, painting) within budget and timeframes.
• Asset Register: Ensure all Asset Registers are accurate and up to date.
• Document Library: Maintain the document library at both regional and Head Office levels.

Requirements:

• National Diploma / N6 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Drafting is highly preferred.
• Certified Facilities Manager (SAFMA) or SAPOA Facilities Management certificate takes preference.
• SAMTRAC certification (Safety Officer level) is advantageous.
• Project Management qualification is advantageous.
• 3–5 years in a technical facilities management role.
• Specific experience managing Retail, Industrial (“Triple Net Lease”), Multi-tenanted Office Parks, and Student Accommodation is required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and MDA.
• Understanding of building fundamentals, fire compliance, PV plants, and mechanical/soft services.
• Ability to enforce SLAs and manage tough conversations with underperforming contractors.