Facilities Supervisor

Cape Union Mart; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Johannesburg is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to manage fleet operations, ensure maintenance compliance, and oversee suppliers. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of relevant experience, a Grade 12 qualification, and a valid Driver’s Licence. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in facility management and logistics.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a transport environment; licensing and vehicle maintenance.
• Driver’s Licence Code B required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all company vehicles are maintained in roadworthy condition.
• Coordinate maintenance requests from stores via logging in JIRA.
• Meet with suppliers to discuss performance and negotiate prices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

JIRA

SAGE

Job description

Overview

Job title: Facilities Supervisor

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 10, 2025

Job Description

An opportunity has become available at our Regional Offices (Johannesburg) within Cape Union Mart for a Facilities Supervisor within the Facilities division. The role involves general oversight of the regional office, including fleet management, maintenance of stores, and various other responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all company vehicles are serviced and maintained in roadworthy condition; ensure mechanical handling equipment is maintained per company policy.
• Brief drivers on delivery schedules to ensure maximum efficiency, courtesy and safe driving.
• Call out suppliers to visit stores and obtain estimated quotes; forward approvals and purchase orders.
• Coordinate maintenance requests from stores via logging in JIRA and allocate maintenance jobs to the Workshop team and external suppliers for away stores in the South.
• Expedite orders and callouts; manage procurement of regional office perishables and allocate purchases to kitchens and cleaners.
• Identify, communicate and maintain a preferred supplier base; negotiate prices for fixed periods and ad-hoc purchases; ensure cost-saving strategies are applied.
• Meet with suppliers to discuss performance; address complaints, comments and recommendations; obtain quotes, capture requests and place orders.
• Process maintenance invoices and submit to Finance for payments; ensure expediting of outstanding orders and daily completion of jobs to minimise risk.
• Close completed tasks with workshop, janitorial, and other teams; manage the car wash schedule for pool cars.
• Oversee receptionist/admin duties related to accounting in SAGE (e.g., area leader credit card reconciliation).
• Washing and upkeep of fleet vehicles on a weekly basis; manage driver delivery and collection schedules; responsible for license renewals and vehicle transfers/ de-registrations as needed.
• Ensure OHASA compliance for the regional office; oversee landlord relationships for facility upkeep and maintenance.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Driver’s Licence Code B
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in a transport environment; licensing and vehicle maintenance
• Experience with JIRA, vehicle records, and vehicle service agreements
• Knowledge of traffic fine processes and delivery scheduling/logistics

Job Related Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Eagerness to learn
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear and concise problem articulation and reproduction of issues
• Proactive initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to work in a team and also self-directed
• Team player; strong relationship-building abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Transportation / Logistics mindset