Senior Facilities Manager - Campus Operations & Tech

Old Mutual South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager (Technical) to lead strategic and operational facilities management at the No.1 Mutualplace campus in Johannesburg.

You will oversee technical maintenance, engineering services, capital projects, contract management, workplace operations, business continuity, and tenant coordination to ensure a safe, compliant, and high‑performing working environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities management or related experience.
• Senior role experience of at least 2 years.
• Experience managing large corporate campuses or commercial properties.
• Experience with capital projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Experience in regulated financial services or corporate real estate environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations and maintenance across campus.
• Lead capital projects and manage project governance.
• Manage contracts and vendor performance.
• Ensure service delivery and exceptional customer experience.
• Lead business continuity and operational resilience initiatives.
• Manage tenant relations and space planning.
• Oversee budgeting and financial control for facilities.
• Maintain health, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder guidance.

Skills

Facilities Operations

Leadership & Team Development

Budgeting & Cost Control

Contract & Vendor Management

OHSA Compliance

Capital Projects Management

BMS & Building Services

Risk & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Property Management Certification (preferred)

GCC Factories (or studying towards)

Tools

CAFM systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

AutoCAD

Job description

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager (Technical) to lead strategic and operational facilities management at the No.1 Mutualplace campus in Johannesburg.

You will oversee technical maintenance, engineering services, capital projects, contract management, workplace operations, business continuity, and tenant coordination to ensure a safe, compliant, and high‑performing working environment.