Facilities Manager - Multi-Site Student Housing & Projects

Flair TM; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Flair TM in Durban seeks a seasoned Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations of multiple student accommodation buildings, implement maintenance programmes, and drive safety and compliance across sites. You will manage contractors, supervise budgets and capital projects, conduct risk assessments, and support long-term asset preservation while delivering reliable, cost-effective facilities services.

This role offers growth within a focused property management team and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Facilities Management, Building Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction, or Property Studies with facilities experience.
• Minimum 5 years as Facilities Manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Proven experience managing multiple buildings or multi-site portfolios.
• Strong contractor and service provider management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of multiple student accommodation buildings.
• Implement preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Conduct regular building inspections and safety assessments.
• Ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Monitor maintenance response times and service quality.
• Identify long-term maintenance requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Manage external contractors for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, lifts, security, landscaping, pest control, cleaning and general maintenance.
• Coordinate capital projects and budget control.

Skills

Contractor management

Budget management

Asset management

Sustainability initiatives

Safety compliance

OHSA knowledge

Education

Facilities Management

Building Science

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Property Studies (with Facilities Management experience)

Job description

Flair TM in Durban seeks a seasoned Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations of multiple student accommodation buildings, implement maintenance programmes, and drive safety and compliance across sites. You will manage contractors, supervise budgets and capital projects, conduct risk assessments, and support long-term asset preservation while delivering reliable, cost-effective facilities services.

This role offers growth within a focused property management team and opportunities to