Group Facilities Manager

CEF Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CEF SOC in Sandton seeks a Group Facilities Manager to oversee the physical workplaces, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to regulatory standards. The role focuses on space utilisation, vendor management, and strategic facilities planning across the portfolio.

You will lead maintenance programs, manage budgets, and drive sustainability initiatives while coordinating cross-functional projects to minimize disruption and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Matric and honours degree in Facilities Management or equivalent.
• 8 years’ experience in facilities management, including 3–5 years in a senior management role.
• Master’s degree in Facilities Management will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facilities management strategies for efficient and safe operations across buildings and assets.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to meet safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimise facility performance.
• Oversee cleanliness of the main building and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead project management for upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and service providers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality services.

Skills

Facilities management

Budgeting

Project management

People management

Regulatory compliance

Contract & vendor management

Space planning

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Matric

NQF8 in Facilities Management (Honours)

Master’s degree in Facilities Management (advantage)

Tools

Building management software

Job description

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: GROUP FACILITIES MANAGER

CENTRE: CEFSOC, SANDTON

CEF is aSchedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Departmentof Mineral & Petroleum Resources. The Mandate of CEF is to contribute tothe security of energy supply of South Africa and the Region throughexploration, acquisition, development, marketing and strategic partnership. Itis derived from the CEF Act (No 38 of 1977) and the Ministerial directivesissued thereafter.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Group Facilities Manager is responsible formanaging the physical workspaces across CEF SOC and focuses on ensuring thatfacilities operate efficiently and aligns with regulatory and corporatestandards.

REQUIREDMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric and honoursdegree (NQF8) inFacilities Management, or equivalent qualification.
• 8 years’ experience with facilities management ofwhich 3 to 5 years must be in a senior management role.
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in FacilitiesManagement, or equivalent qualification will serve as anadded advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of building systems (HVAC,electrical, plumbing, generators, water backup systems).
• Familiarity of Building management software orfacilities management tools.
• Advance knowledge on regulations associated withproperty management, commercial leases, zoning and construction.
• People Management Skills (Performance management,delegation, corrective action, coaching).
• Project Management and negotiation Skills.
• Budget planning and development skills.
• Tactical Planning, reporting and presenting skills.
• Policy and Procedure development

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Facilitiesmanagement and maintenance

• Develop and implementfacilities management strategies to ensure efficient and safe operations of allbuildings and assets.
• Oversee regularmaintenance, repairs, and upgrades, ensuring that all facilities meet requiredsafety, health, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate facilityinspections and preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime andoptimize facility performance.
• Oversee cleanliness ofthe main building

Vendor and contract management

• Monitor vendor performance and ensurecompliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Regularly evaluate vendor performanceand make recommendations for improvements or changes as needed.

Space planning and optimisations

• Analyse space utilizationand develop plans for effective use of physical spaces, including officelayouts, meeting rooms, and common areas..

Sustainable andenvironmental management

• Implement energy-savinginitiatives and sustainable practices to reduce the organization’s carbonfootprint.
• Track and report on keyenvironmental metrics, working towards corporate sustainability targets.
• Engage with stakeholders on sustainabilityinitiatives, such as waste reduction, recycling, and green energy solutions.

Project Management

• Lead and managefacilities-related projects, including upgrades, expansions, and infrastructureimprovements.
• Develop project plans,budgets, and timelines, coordinating with relevant departments and ensuringsuccessful project completion within scope and budget.
• Report on project progress,outcomes, and any issues that arise, implementing solutions to maintain projectschedules.
• Support portfolio companiesin optimizing facility layouts to increase productivity and reduce unnecessaryoverhead.
• Oversee any renovations,relocations, or expansions, ensuring minimal disruption to operations andalignment with organizational needs.

Budgeting & Resourcemanagement

• Develop and manage theFacilities budget, ensuring optimal use of resources to support maintenance,services and upgrading initiatives
• Oversee contracts andservice agreements with service providers, vendors, and consultants, ensuringcost-effective and high-quality services.
• Identify opportunities tooptimize costs while enhancing the quality and impact of programs.

Policy Development andCompliance

• Develop policies andguidelines for facilities ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, publicsector mandates, and best practices.
• Stay updated on relevantindustry and public sector regulations, adapting policies and programs asrequired.
• Ensure all programs andpractices adhere to legal requirements, public sector standards, andorganizational values.

Shared Services management

• Establish streamlinedprocesses and standardized operating procedures within the shared services tominimize duplication of effort, reduce costs, and enhance service qualityacross the portfolio.
• Set service levelagreements (SLAs) with portfolio companies to define expectations aroundservice quality, response times, and support levels.
• Conduct regularsatisfaction surveys and performance reviews with portfolio companies to gatherfeedback, addressing concerns and identifying areas for improvement.
• Build a highly skilledshared services team capable of supporting multiple functions across differentcompanies, providing ongoing training to ensure proficiency in specializedsupport areas.
• Encourage cross-functionalcollaboration and knowledge sharing within the shared services team to delivera holistic, multi-faceted support approach to each portfolio company.

Closing Date: 21 October 2026

NOTE: The successful candidate/s for the advertised position/s will be required toundergo personnel suitability checks, which includes, criminal records, citizenship,financial checks, qualifications and previous employment (Reference checks). Itis the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that foreign qualificationsare evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority and the evaluationcertificate is attached to the application on submission. If you do not hearfrom the CEF SOC three months after the closing date of the advertisement,consider your application unsuccessful.CEF SOC reserves the right not to fill this position. CEF SOC is an equalemployment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed tothe achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment,especially in respect of race, gender and disability. This position will befilled in accordance with the CEF SOC Employment Equity Plan.