Junior Facilities Manager

The Staff Connection; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Connection is seeking an on-site Facilities Manager in Pretoria to oversee maintenance, appearance, and operations of the property. You will lead a maintenance team, handle daily repairs, and manage emergencies while driving preventative maintenance and ensuring safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include coordinating contractors, managing budgets, and maintaining records and KPIs. A hands-on winner with strong organisational skills and a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required.
• Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services or related field is required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Strong technical aptitude and a hands-on approach.
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance and contractor management.
• OHS, compliance and risk management knowledge.
• Computer literate with MS Office and facilities systems.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage people, suppliers and day-to-day operations.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
• Willing to live on site.
• ONLY SA CITIZENS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, appearance, cleanliness and functionality of the property.
• Manage and support a maintenance team with daily repairs and emergencies.
• Drive preventative maintenance and address issues promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure corrective action.
• Coordinate and manage contractors and service providers.
• Oversee cleaning, security, landscaping and outsourced services.
• Ensure OHS, health, safety and risk requirements are maintained.
• Keep records of inspections, incidents, repairs and maintenance.
• Manage maintenance-related stock, equipment, furniture and procurement.
• Monitor maintenance budgets and track purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Residence Manager and operations team.
• Provide leadership in the Residence Manager’s absence.
• Maintain facilities systems and reporting including KPIs.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management or Building Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facilities management systems

Job description

THE ROLE

• Oversee the overall maintenance, appearance, cleanliness and functionality of the property
• Manage and support a maintenance team, including daily repairs and emergency call-outs
• Drive preventative maintenance and ensure issues are addressed promptly
• Conduct regular inspections, identify potential problems and ensure corrective action is taken
• Coordinate and manage contractors and service providers
• Oversee cleaning, security, landscaping and other outsourced services
• Ensure OHS, health, safety and risk requirements are maintained
• Keep accurate records of inspections, incidents, repairs and maintenance
• Manage maintenance-related stock, equipment, furniture and procurement
• Monitor operational and maintenance budgets and track purchase orders
• Work closely with the Residence Manager and wider operations team
• Provide leadership and operational support in the Residence Manager’s absence
• Maintain relevant facilities systems and reporting, including maintenance tracking and KPIs

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Matric certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance management
• Strong technical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach
• Solid understanding of preventative maintenance and contractor management
• Good knowledge of OHS, compliance and risk management
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and facilities systems
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing people, suppliers and day-to-day operational demands
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence
• Must be willing to live on site
• ONLY SA CITIZENS WILL BE CONSIDERED