Strategic Facilities Manager – Operations & Compliance

Telkom South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Telkom South Africa seeks a Manager: Facilities Management to lead regional FM operations, budgeting, governance, and lifecycle planning. You will ensure service delivery, compliance, and cost-efficiency while maintaining strong client and tenant relationships across properties.

The role requires overseeing maintenance programmes, asset management, safety compliance, and reporting to Senior Management. You will manage contractors, drive sustainability initiatives, and support business continuity

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in Engineering or Commerce.
• Professional SAFMA membership preferred.
• Experience in facilities management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations ensuring assets are functional and compliant.
• Manage preventive and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Monitor asset lifecycles and advise on replacements or improvements.
• Ensure spares, tools, and FM supplies are available.
• Lead outsourced service providers and SLA compliance.
• Conduct contract reviews and performance evaluations.
• Manage regional FM budgets including OPEX and utilities.
• Maintain compliance with safety, building codes, and internal policies.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, tenants and stakeholders.
• Coordinate reinstatement works and cost recovery.
• Drive energy, water, HVAC and waste reduction initiatives.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Oversee on-site contractors and ensure timelines and safety.
• Produce governance reports and track KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning and post-project close-out.
• Chair regional OHS meetings and drive ISO 45001 alignment.

Skills

Facilities management

Contract governance

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Education

National Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Certificate in Engineering or Commerce

Tools

CAFM/CMMS

MS Projects

Job description

Telkom South Africa seeks a Manager: Facilities Management to lead regional FM operations, budgeting, governance, and lifecycle planning. You will ensure service delivery, compliance, and cost-efficiency while maintaining strong client and tenant relationships across properties.

The role requires overseeing maintenance programmes, asset management, safety compliance, and reporting to Senior Management. You will manage contractors, drive sustainability initiatives, and support business continuity