Head of Facilities & Office Operations

Mamamoney; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama Money in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to own the new office and keep it running smoothly as we move into our first company-owned building.

You will oversee maintenance, supplier relationships, safety, budgets and office projects, ensuring high standards and proactive problem solving. The right candidate is practical, highly organized and ready to take on ownership from day one to improve the office experience for our growing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in facilities management or similar hands-on environment.
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety requirements in South Africa.
• Experience managing budgets, quotes and contracts.
• Strong organisation and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Run the office: day-to-day ownership of the office and building.
• Keep the space clean, safe, functional and well maintained.
• Proactively identify and resolve maintenance and safety issues.
• Manage cleaning, security, access control, waste and pest control.
• Set up and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
• Own relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Source quotes, negotiate pricing, manage contracts and service levels.
• Manage health, safety and compliance responsibilities.
• Manage the facilities budget and day-to-day spend.
• Coordinate office moves and projects with stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities management

Supplier management

Health & safety

Budget management

Office operations

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Mama Money in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to own the new office and keep it running smoothly as we move into our first company-owned building.

You will oversee maintenance, supplier relationships, safety, budgets and office projects, ensuring high standards and proactive problem solving. The right candidate is practical, highly organized and ready to take on ownership from day one to improve the office experience for our growing team.