Facilities Requisition Specialist — Cost Control

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Facilities Requisitions Approver to review and approve facilities-related requisitions according to policy and budgets. The role ensures expenditures are justified, cost-effective and aligned with Facilities Management strategy.

You will verify documentation, quotations, approvals, and ensure requisitions stay within approved scopes. Collaboration with Procurement and Finance is essential to resolve discrepancies and improve purchasing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Matric required and basic qualification in business support.
• Minimum 2 years in admin or requisition approvals.
• Computer literacy essential to perform daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review facilities requisitions for completeness, accuracy and business justification.
• Verify documentation, quotations, specifications, and approvals accompany requisitions.
• Ensure requests fall within approved Facilities Management scope and budgets.
• Approve, reject or return requisitions per policy and authority levels.
• Confirm budget availability, cost centre, GL account and expense classification.
• Assess cost reasonableness against market rates and budgets.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and consolidate purchases.
• Monitor trends and escalate potential budget overruns.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual requirements.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance and Facilities Managers to resolve issues.

Skills

Procurement

Facility Management

Action Planning

Office Systems

Numerical Aptitude

Client Management

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Job description

Old Mutual Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Facilities Requisitions Approver to review and approve facilities-related requisitions according to policy and budgets. The role ensures expenditures are justified, cost-effective and aligned with Facilities Management strategy.

You will verify documentation, quotations, approvals, and ensure requisitions stay within approved scopes. Collaboration with Procurement and Finance is essential to resolve discrepancies and improve purchasing efficiency.