National Facilities Manager

Excellerate JHI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company in South Africa is seeking a National Facilities Manager to oversee the procurement and management of facilities services. Successful candidates will have a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 8-10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include devising operational strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with service standards. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in property management.

Qualifications

• Between 8 – 10 years of relevant experience in facilities or operations management.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial review of expenditures.
• Ability to represent teams in developments, refurbishments, and extensions.

Responsibilities

• Devise operational strategies and lifecycle strategies for portfolio assets.
• Provide ongoing Operational Services and Building Services specialist advice.
• Manage projects initiated by core and oversee projects run by Centers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in facilities management

Experience in budgeting

Education

Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (BSc or BTech)

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 a National Facilities Manager to provide specialist advice, assistance, and leadership in any area associated with the procurement, provision, delivery, maintenance in the area of Facilities Management.

What you will bring

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (BSc or BTech)
• Between 8 – 10 years of relevant experience in facilities or operations management
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

What you will be doing

• devise operational strategies for Facilities and life-cycle strategies for portfolio assets
• provide ongoing Operational Services and Building Services specialist advice and support to Centre management, staff and relevant stakeholders on:
  • Decisions relating to Operational Services and Building Services matters
  • New technologies and trends in the market
  • Smarter ways of working
  • Project specifications
  • SLA management and awarding of contracts in the adjudication process
  • Capex, abnormal, day-to-day maintenance and operations budgets
  • Scoping of Capex items
  • 3-year rolling maintenance plan
  • High Risk issues
  • HR matters; qualifications and skills for Operational Services and Building Services staff, succession planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, competency related training and job descriptions and specifications
  • Legislative requirements
  • Sustainability projects
  • Budgeting and Financial Review of Spend
  • Utility Management
• act as the custodian of Operational Services and Building Services policies, procedures and service level agreements and ensure that they are regularly updated.
• act as the custodian of Operational Services and Building Services standards, ensuring that these are regularly updated and that Centre management and staff:
  • Are trained
  • Provide input into the drafting of the standards
  • Compliance with the standards by undertaking regular Audits.
• identify, vet and recommend Operational Services and Building Services vendors in consultation with Centre management.
• manage projects initiated by core and act as oversight for projects run by Centers.
• meet with Centre management and staff on a regular basis and ensure that best practice information is shared across the portfolio.
• represent the Operational Services and Building Services teams in respect of developments, refurbishments and extensions.
• provide leadership to the core competency Operational Services and Building Services teams through:
  • Performance Management
  • Training and Development
• manage own departmental operational costs

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in property management, we encourage you to apply for the National Facilities Manager position. Bring your expertise in facilities management, budgeting, and tenant relations to our dynamic team.