Facilities Manager (retail property)

Ability Executive Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Facilities Manager responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of building systems in Cape Town, South Africa. You will manage routine maintenance, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and coordinate with subcontractors. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of experience in facilities management, a strong technical background, and proven project and financial management skills. This full-time position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, or Infrastructure Operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Proven people management, project management, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct routine maintenance, repairs of building systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure Health & Safety Standards are implemented and adhered to.
• Project Manage, supervise and coordinate works with sub-contractors.
• Manage and ensure that all buildings have up-to-date compliance records.
• Financial control and management of budgets.

Skills

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

Technical knowledge of mechanical systems

People management skills

Project management skills

Financial management skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)

Education

Diploma/Degree in Building Science

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma/Degree in Project Management

Job description

Overview

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 12/01/2026

As our Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems. Working closely with our Property Management team, you will ensure compliance, quality assurance, and cost-effective service delivery across our portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct routine maintenance, repairs of electrical, fire, mechanical, plumbing, building structure and all associated equipment and assets
• Report all R&M and PM and Engineering activity to management and action accordingly
• Report all material risk in terms of perimeter security, CCTV and roof beams to management and action accordingly
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues timeously
• Maintain an up to date maintenance and service schedule for each building
• Liaise with admin staff to ensure timely closures and completion of job cards
• Ensure Health & Safety Standards are implemented and adhered to
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Project Manage, Supervise and co-ordinate works with sub-contractors
• Continuously identify opportunities that will improve all aspects of FM operations
• Manage and ensure that all buildings have up to date compliance records, maintenance records and the relevant servicing certification in line with Building Regulations
• Manage and ensure that assets are being fully maintained in the correct fiscal period as per the implemented maintenance plan and associated budgets
• Support the development of service delivery for all Hard Services including asset management across all aspects of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering equipment
• Manage all related administration and correspondence
• Financial control and management of budgets
• Management of tenant related services
• Service our Property Management Department as if it was an external tenant / client
• Authorise and submit quotes, invoices to the Facilities Head for final approval
• Submit weekly building inspection reports
• Telephonic standby for any critical maintenance issues, including after hours

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, or Infrastructure Operations
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building systems
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Diploma/Degree in Building Science, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or similar (advantageous)
• Proven people management, project management, and financial management skills
• Excellent communication and IT proficiency (MS Office; MS Projects/MDA advantageous)