Junior Facilities Manager

Staff Connection, Inc.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Connection, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee on-site maintenance, appearance, cleanliness, and safety across the property. You will lead a maintenance team, coordinate contractors, manage stock and procurement, and drive preventative maintenance while tracking KPIs.

You will ensure OHS compliance, manage budgets, and work closely with the Residence Manager and operations team. On-site living is required for this role, and SA citizenship is requested.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent required.
• Diploma/degree in Facilities Management or related field.
• Minimum 35 years in facilities/maintenance management.
• Hands-on, practical approach with strong technical aptitude.
• Solid understanding of preventative maintenance and contractor management.
• Knowledge of OHS, compliance and risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and facilities systems.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and people-management skills.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence; willing to live on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 address issues promptly.
• Coordinate and manage contractors and service providers.
• Oversee cleaning, security, landscaping and outsourced services.
• Ensure OHS, health, safety and risk requirements are maintained.
• Keep accurate records of inspections, incidents, repairs and maintenance.
• 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.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Preventative maintenance

Contractor management

OHS compliance and risk management

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

People management

On-site living requirement

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management or related field

35 years experience in facilities or maintenance management

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Managers absence Maintain relevant facilities systems and reporting, including maintenance tracking and KPIs

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Matric certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services or a related field
• 35 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 drivers licence
• Must be willing to live on site

ONLY SA CITIZENS WILL BE CONSIDERED