Facilities Manager

Ability Executive Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Manager in Pretoria, South Africa. This role involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of critical systems, ensuring compliance with building regulations, and supporting the management of associated assets. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in facilities management and strong project management skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to enhance operational practices and implement effective maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Facilities Management or related field is essential.
• Understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) is beneficial.
• Experience in managing projects and people management required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Manage routine maintenance and repairs of all associated equipment.
• Ensure health & safety and quality assurance standards are upheld.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical understanding

Project management

Facilities management experience

People management

Education

Diploma or Degree in relevant field

Job description

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 29/01/2026

TheFacilities Manager will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, andrepairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing,and HVAC systems.
The Facilities Manager is to assistand engage as well as support the Property Managers in the planning, managementand monitoring of all aspects related to the management of the portfolio andinspection of work to ensure that quality standards are maintained or improved.

• Manageand conduct routine maintenance, repairs of electrical, fire, mechanical,plumbing, building structure and all associated equipment and assets
  
• Reportall R&M and PM and Engineering activity to management and actionaccordingly
  
• Reportall material risk in terms of perimeter security, CCTV and roof beams tomanagement and action accordingly
  
• Respondto reactive maintenance issues timeously
  
• Maintainan up to date maintenance and service schedule for each building
  
• Liaisewith admin staff to ensure timely closures and completion of job cards
  
• EnsureHealth & Safety Standards are implemented and adhered to
  
• Ensurequality assurance procedures are implemented and adhered to
  
• ProjectManage, Supervise and co-ordinate works with sub-contractors
  
• Continuouslyidentify opportunities that will improve all aspects of FM operations
  
• Manageand ensure that all buildings have up to date compliance records, maintenancerecords and the relevant servicing certification in line with BuildingRegulations
  
• Manageand ensure that assets are being fully maintained in the correct fiscal periodas per the implemented maintenance plan and associated budgets
  
• Supportthe development of service delivery for all Hard Services including assetmanagement across all aspects of Mechanical and Electrical Engineeringequipment
  
• Manageall related administration and correspondence
  
• Financialcontrol and management of budgets
  
• Managementof tenant related services
  
• Serviceour Property Management Department as if it was an external tenant / client.
  
• Authoriseand submit quotes, invoices to the Facilities Head for final approval
  
• Submitweekly building inspection reports
  
• Telephonicstandby for any critical maintenance issues, including after hours.
  

Requirements

• Experience in Electrical, Mechanical andGeneral Building Infrastructure, and Project Management (Advantageous)
  
• Experience in understanding cause and effectwith regards to Building Management Systems (BMS)
  
• 5 years’ experience in Facilities Management,Building Management, Building Maintenance Management or Operations InfrastructureManagement (Essential)
  
• Diploma or Degree or equivalent in RetailBusiness administration, Project Management, Building Science or MechanicalEngineering (Advantageuos)
  
• At least 5 years management experience in aFacilities Management or Building Management role
  
• People Management, including performancemanagement
  
• Project Management
  
• Operational planning and implementation
  
• Understanding of industry standards and norms
  
• Knowledge of development and implementation ofservice level agreements