Facilities Manager - Workplace Operations & Vendor Leadership

Aurex Constructors; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead site operations, safety, and service delivery. This on-site role partners with EHS, Security, and Operations to maintain a safe, efficient workplace and to support multi-site needs across the country.

You will oversee maintenance, space planning, vendor contracts, budgeting, and capital projects, while ensuring compliance and delivering a high-quality employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in facilities, workplace, or property management.
• Coordinate facility staff and third-party service teams.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Autonomy.
• Communication and Influence.
• Leadership and Talent Management.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, security, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all facility-related activities across assigned sites.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental requirements.
• Support workplace services including security, maintenance, reception, meeting rooms, audiovisual systems, catering, and general office services.
• Manage space utilization and workplace planning initiatives.
• Manage service contracts and supplier performance and lead negotiations with service providers.
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support sourcing initiatives.
• Track facility budgets and spend.
• Monitor operational costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Support AOP planning and capital projects.
• Review invoices and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Implement and monitor security guidelines and programs.
• Ensure completion of required training and procedural implementation.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Leadership

Vendor management

Project management

Planning

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Medtronic in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead site operations, safety, and service delivery. This on-site role partners with EHS, Security, and Operations to maintain a safe, efficient workplace and to support multi-site needs across the country.

You will oversee maintenance, space planning, vendor contracts, budgeting, and capital projects, while ensuring compliance and delivering a high-quality employee experience.