Regional Data Center & Critical Facilities Lead

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Facilities Management seeks a senior operations leader to ensure regional MTN Master Services Agreement delivery across data centres and critical facilities. You will manage 24/7 readiness, safety, and contractual governance with subcontractors and MTN stakeholders.

You will oversee 24/7 maintenance across generator, electrical, HVAC and DC plant, drive performance metrics, risk mitigation, and reporting while ensuring commercial controls and asset availability.

Qualifications

• Matric (Senior Certificate).
• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or Operations Management.
• Postgraduate qualification in business, contract management or leadership advantageous.
• Professional registration or demonstrable competence in critical facilities.
• Valid SA Driver’s License.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience with 8+ years in senior operational management.

Responsibilities

• Own regional contract financial performance, including monthly fee protection and invoicing support.
• Ensure pre-approval and alignment of expenditures with pricing and MTN authorisation.
• Interface with MTN regional/national reps for governance and performance reporting.
• Drive SLA achievement: MTTr/MTTR, incident updates, RCA timelines and maintenance closure.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of technical, generator, electrical, HVAC and UPS maintenance.
• Oversee reports on maintenance status, readings, spares, and asset lifecycle.

Job description

Bidvest Facilities Management seeks a senior operations leader to ensure regional MTN Master Services Agreement delivery across data centres and critical facilities. You will manage 24/7 readiness, safety, and contractual governance with subcontractors and MTN stakeholders.

You will oversee 24/7 maintenance across generator, electrical, HVAC and DC plant, drive performance metrics, risk mitigation, and reporting while ensuring commercial controls and asset availability.