Facilities Services Manager (GCC)

Ability Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A facility management company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Facilities Services Manager to oversee the technical operations of commercial and retail facilities. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in engineering and have 7-10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include budgeting, tenant management, service provider oversight, and sustainability initiatives. A GCC is required for compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years experience in technical roles.
• Experience in large-scale retail or commercial property.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and expense control for projects.
• Oversee tenant and staff management activities.
• Conduct audits for compliance and efficiency.
• Ensure effective service provider management.
• Implement sustainability in facility operations.

Skills

Budgeting & Expense Control

Tenant / Staff Management

Service Provider Management

Sustainability Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

National Diploma in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Facilities Services Manager to manage the full technical component of commercial and retail inclusive of air conditioning, electrical, lifts, generators, elevators, etc. ensuring that the operation runs smoothly, efficiently and effectively. Must have a GCC

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Expense Control (20%): Contribute to the annual expense budget and manage monthly expense budgets. Oversee purchase orders through the Helpdesk and manage procurement within budget limits. Maintain and manage the stock register, issuing work orders, and completing works orders as needed. Procure stock from authorized suppliers and ensure building maintenance expenses are below market rates. Maintain accurate stock records and benchmark actual maintenance costs against the year-on-year average growth over a three-year cycle. Oversight into the preparation and approval of the annual budget plan and quarterly forecasts for Technical Services, Operational Services Building Services and Utility Services. Compilation of five-year rolling maintenance plan in conjunction with core strategies.
• Tenant / Staff Management (25%)
• Audits (10%)
• Service Provider Management (15%)
• Sustainability (30%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, National Diploma (S4), in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• Candidates with bachelor’s degree in engineering need to have passed the OSHACT Exam as set by the Department of Labour.
• Candidates with National Diploma in Engineering must have a Government Compliance Certificate.
• At least 7 -10 years minimum experience in a variety of technical roles with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical and electronics.
• Experience in a large-scale retail (ideally) / commercial / industrial property environment.