Remote Facilities Operations Coordinator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time remote role

Remote work environment

Professional development resources

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Facilities Operations Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple sites from a distance. You will coordinate cleaning, maintenance, and compliance using digital platforms, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.

This role offers autonomy in a fully remote setup with tools for remote monitoring, strong collaboration with third-party providers, and opportunities to optimize facility operations across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management with remote oversight.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and vendor coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule cleaning services and maintenance activities for all company facilities remotely.
• Act as the main liaison between the company and third-party service providers (e.g., cleaning crews, maintenance technicians).
• Manage incoming facility-related requests and ensure timely resolution, tracking progress through digital platforms.
• Develop and implement remote monitoring systems to track cleanliness standards and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and cleaning schedules for all sites.
• Assist in developing and enforcing operational policies and procedures to ensure a consistent standard across all locations.

Skills

Facilities management

Operations coordination

Remote work

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Slack

Asana

Project management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Facilities Operations Coordinator to manage and oversee the operational aspects of their facilities from a distance. This position is critical for ensuring the smooth functioning, cleanliness, and maintenance of all company sites through effective remote coordination. You will be the primary point of contact for coordinating cleaning services, maintenance requests, and ensuring compliance with operational standards across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is a master of logistics, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a remote work environment, adept at using technology to manage and monitor dispersed operations. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to influence operational efficiency on a broad scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule cleaning services and maintenance activities for all company facilities remotely.
• Act as the main liaison between the company and third-party service providers (e.g., cleaning crews, maintenance technicians).
• Manage incoming facility-related requests and ensure timely resolution, tracking progress through digital platforms.
• Develop and implement remote monitoring systems to track cleanliness standards and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and cleaning schedules for all sites.
• Assist in developing and enforcing operational policies and procedures to ensure a consistent standard across all locations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management , operations coordination, or a related field, preferably with remote oversight responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of cleaning services, general maintenance, and facility operations.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools, project management software, and digital communication platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with remote teams and vendors.
• A self-motivated individual capable of working autonomously and driving results in a remote setting.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary reflective of the coordinator role and remote nature.
• Full-time, remote work opportunity with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to play a key role in streamlining and optimizing company-wide facility operations.
• Access to resources for professional development in operations management.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual work environment designed for remote success.