Facilities Manager: Maintenance, Compliance & Cost Control

Profile Personnel; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager. This role involves overseeing the safety and compliance of buildings, managing maintenance schedules, and coordinating contractors. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with 3-5 years of experience in facilities management, as well as relevant qualifications in engineering and project management. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and the company emphasizes proactive and organized candidates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a technical facilities management role.
• Experience managing Retail, Industrial, Multi-tenanted Office Parks, and Student Accommodation environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule.
• Manage the facilities helpdesk for reactive maintenance.
• Draft scopes of work and manage service provider procurement.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant ISO standards.
• Oversee meter readings and investigate utility consumption variances.
• Compile and submit operational, compliance, and budget reports.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of building systems and compliance requirements

Proficient in MS Office and MDA

Proven ability to manage contractors and enforce SLAs

Proactive, organised, and deadline-driven

Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Customer-focused with high stress tolerance and analytical capability

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma / N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Facilities Management certification (SAFMA or SAPOA)

SAMTRAC or Safety Officer certification

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

MDA

Job description

A property management company in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager. This role involves overseeing the safety and compliance of buildings, managing maintenance schedules, and coordinating contractors. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with 3-5 years of experience in facilities management, as well as relevant qualifications in engineering and project management. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and the company emphasizes proactive and organized candidates.