Head, Strategic Space Management

Standard Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Johannesburg seeks a leader for strategic space planning and workplace management. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in real estate management, demonstrating expertise in stakeholder engagement and budget oversight. Responsibilities include aligning workplace strategies with business goals and enhancing space efficiency. This full-time position requires a degree in a relevant field and strong leadership skills across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in real estate or facilities management.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Extensive experience managing complex real estate portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic space planning.
• Align workplace strategies with business objectives.
• Drive improvements in space utilization and employee productivity.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial planning

Budget management

Space planning

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business Commerce or related field

Tools

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Job description

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80445472A-0001
Date Posted: 1/26/2026

Job Description

Lead the development and implementation of Standard Bank's strategic space planning and workplace management, ensuring a sustainable, cost-efficient, and optimised real estate portfolio. Align workplace strategies with business objectives, foster stakeholder relationships, drive improvements in space utilisation, operational efficiency, and employee productivity across markets, and ensure design standards are met.

Qualifications

A Degree in Business Commerce, Generic Management, Real Estate/Property Management or Planning, Interior Design, or a related field.

Experience Required

More than 10 years Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management at senior levels within a corporate environment. Experience in managing budgets, financial planning, and cost control within a real estate or facilities management context. Experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, and embedding standards across a real estate or workplace function. Experience working across multiple regions or countries, understanding regional market dynamics and regulatory environments.

Over 10 years of progressive experience in real estate, workplace management, or facilities management, with a proven track record of developing and implementing strategic space planning and workplace optimisation initiatives. Extensive experience managing large, complex real estate portfolios and leading cross-functional teams. Preference for experience in User Experience Design, Workplace Design, and Workplace Transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of real estate principles, practices, and market trends.
• Comprehensive understanding of workplace strategy, design, and technology.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management principles and best practices.
• High Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• High Understanding of financial principles related to real estate and budgeting.
• High Knowledge of relevant health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• High Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• High Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Seizing Opportunities

Technical Competencies

• Automation
• Building Engineering
• Compliance
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Environmental Management
• Ergonomics
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Management Accounting
• Managerial Budgeting
• Occupant Services
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Process Governance
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing
• Quality Management
• Real Estate Management
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Space Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Statistical & Mathematical Analysis

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