Junior Facilities Manager

Excellerate JHI; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company seeks a Junior Facilities Manager with a solid background in property management and technical expertise. You'll manage a team focused on maintenance, budgeting, and compliance with the OHS Act, ensuring quality service delivery in line with client needs. Join a progressive company that values your contributions and fosters career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in managing properties from a technical perspective.
• Construction background essential.
• Good knowledge of the OHS Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team for technical and facilities management activities.
• Budget control and maintenance service management.
• Risk management and reporting.

Skills

Co-ordination Skills

Business Writing Skills

Financial / Numeracy Skills

Computer Literacy

People management / leadership skills

Technical knowledge

Quality/standards awareness and implementation

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in electrical or mechanical

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Who We Are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients. We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Junior Facilities Manager who will be accountable for managing a team that plans, co-ordinates and controls all technical and facilities management activities on behalf of our client.

What You Will Bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing properties from a technical perspective.
• Minimum qualification Grade 12.
• Tertiary electrical, mechanical and/or qualification
• Construction background essential.
• Must have a good knowledge of the OHS Act
  
  

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Quality/standards awareness and implementation
• SLA contract management,
• Co-ordination Skills,
• Business Writing Skills,
• Financial / Numeracy Skills,
• Computer Literacy - MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook),
• Driver’s license,
• People management /leadership skills.
• Technical knowledge,
• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures,
• Administration principles and reporting,
• Working knowledge of relevant statutory requirements,
• Knowledge of cost budgeting and control.
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Budget Control
• Maintenance Service Management
• Reporting
• Risk Management
• Soft Services Management
• Technical Service Management
  
  

JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.