Senior Technical Facilities Manager – Campus Operations Lead

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager (Technical) to oversee strategic and operational facilities services at the Mutualpark campus.

You will lead technical maintenance, engineering services, capital projects, contract and vendor management, workplace operations, and business continuity to ensure a safe, efficient campus aligned with regulatory and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline as listed.
• 7+ years in Facilities Management or related fields, with senior role experience.
• Experience managing large corporate campuses or mixed-use properties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations and maintenance across campus.
• Lead capital projects and ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Manage contracts, vendors, and service delivery to meet SLAs.
• Drive business continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership and development for facilities teams.

Skills

Facilities management

Building operations

Engineering services

Contract management

Vendor management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Property Management

Tools

CAFM systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager (Technical) to oversee strategic and operational facilities services at the Mutualpark campus.

You will lead technical maintenance, engineering services, capital projects, contract and vendor management, workplace operations, and business continuity to ensure a safe, efficient campus aligned with regulatory and business objectives.