Senior Retail Facilities Manager

Excellerate JHI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellerate JHI is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the technical and operational management of a major retail centre in Gauteng.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of building services, including electrical, HVAC, water systems, energy management, and contractor management. You will ensure maintenance programs, compliance, and service levels are met to keep the centre safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years' relevant facilities management experience, preferably within a large or complex retail shopping centre environment.
• Proven shopping centre facilities management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial building systems.
• Practical experience managing contractors, planned maintenance and technical projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing all building services, technical systems and facilities‑related activities.
• Conducting regular inspections of plant, equipment and building infrastructure.
• Ensuring that planned and preventative maintenance is completed in accordance with approved schedules.
• Monitoring the condition and performance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, water and other critical building systems.
• Managing service providers and contractors against agreed contracts and SLAs.
• Identifying technical risks and ensuring corrective action is implemented.
• Managing tenant installations and ensuring technical compliance with centre requirements.
• Preparing and managing facilities budgets and forecasts.
• Planning and executing approved Capex projects.
• Monitoring project cost, quality and delivery against agreed timelines.
• Conducting annual risk inspections and ensuring identified risks are addressed.
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and other relevant legislation.
• Managing statutory inspections, certificates and compliance records.
• Monitoring electricity consumption and implementing energy‑saving initiatives.
• Monitoring water consumption and identifying opportunities to reduce usage and losses.
• Supporting solar, energy‑efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensuring critical equipment and plant remain reliable and properly maintained.
• Responding to technical incidents and coordinating appropriate corrective action.
• Maintaining accurate technical records, maintenance documentation and compliance information.
• Providing timely and professional responses to internal and external clients.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Budget management

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

Building Management Systems

Electrical distribution

Job description

Excellerate JHI is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the technical and operational management of a major retail centre in Gauteng.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of building services, including electrical, HVAC, water systems, energy management, and contractor management. You will ensure maintenance programs, compliance, and service levels are met to keep the centre safe and efficient.