Facility & Project Coordinator

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Job summary

A company in Facilities Management is seeking a highly skilled Facility and Projects Co-ordinator to manage facilities and projects. This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and experience in facilities management. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, holds relevant qualifications, and a background in construction or building maintenance. Health and safety experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities, building maintenance and/or project management.
• Proven track record in managing contractors, budgets and compliance.
• Health & Safety certification/experience would be highly advantageous.
• Hands-on, technically minded individual with practical knowledge and experience.
• Background in construction, building maintenance, carpentry etc. is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the upkeep of the physical building/department and schedule regular inspections.
• Ensure facility complies with health and safety regulations and conduct safety drills.
• Plan and manage office layouts and coordinate office moves, renovations or expansions.
• Hire and supervise service providers, negotiate contracts and ensure service quality.
• Prepare and manage the facilities budget and monitor expenses.

Skills

Strong organizational and leadership abilities

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Knowledge of building and compliance regulations

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Budgeting and financial planning

Education

Relevant qualification / trade in Facilities Management or Construction or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: Performit Personnel

Job Ref: 320777651

Date posted: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Position

Facility & Projects Co-ordinator

Renowned Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Facility and Projects Co-ordinator to oversee the effective management, maintenance and improvement of their facilities and projects. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent leadership skills, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification / trade in Facilities Management and/or Construction and/or Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities, building maintenance and/or project management.
• Proven track record in managing contractors, budgets and compliance.
• Health & Safety certification/experience would be highly advantageous.
• Hands-on, technically minded individual with practical knowledge and experience
• Background in construction, building maintenance, carpentry etc. is highly advantageous.

Skills Required

• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of building and compliance regulations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Budgeting and financial planning

Key Responsibilities

• Building Maintenance & Repairs

  Oversee the upkeep of the physical building/department. Schedule regular inspections and preventive maintenance.

• Health & Safety Compliance

  Ensure the facility complies with health, safety and environmental regulations. Conduct safety drills and maintain emergency systems (fire alarms, extinguishers, etc.).

• Space Management

  Plan and manage office layouts and space utilization. Coordinate office moves, renovations or expansions.

• Vendor & Contractor Management

  Hire and supervise service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure service quality.

• Budgeting & Cost Control

  Prepare and manage the facilities budget. Monitor expenses and look for cost-saving opportunities.