Technical Facilities Officer Global Grade 09

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment solutions provider seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance processes and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role requires a minimum of Grade 12, alongside a higher certificate or diploma in a technical field, ideally with 3–5 years of experience in facilities management. The successful candidate will develop efficient processes, implement preventative maintenance plans, and maintain budgetary discipline while ensuring high standards of service delivery. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Technical experience in facilities management of 3–5 years preferred.
• Relevant higher certificate or diploma in engineering or technical field is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Minimise expenses within operational budget.
• Develop innovative processes for maintenance work.
• Advise on cost-effective maintenance methods.
• Implement preventative maintenance plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Analysis

Oral Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

National Certificate Grade 12

Higher Certificate or Diploma in technical field

Tools

MS Office

Archibus

Job description

Key outputs

• Minimise expenses by staying within operational budget and obtaining value for money
• Work with facilities team in order to develop innovative and efficient processes for maintenance
• Keep maintenance record, file documents and instruction manuals
• Advise managers on cost effective ways to perform maintenance and repairs
• Support Facility Manager with producing a three-year, five-year and ten-year preventative maintenance plan and execution thereof
• Implement planned / preventative / emergency maintenance in line with the strategic requirements set out
• Develop and manage an effective asset control register for selected assets
• Monitor and manage contractor performance
• Assist managers in moving management and space allocation
• Implement green initiatives to ensure sustainable use of energy and water
• Ensure proactive maintenance and repairs
• Ensure buildings comply with all regulatory and safety requirements
• Sound Business communication and presentation skills
• Sound MS Office knowledge, and Archibus knowledge
• Collating monthly reports and maintenance data
• Achieve proactive cost-effective maintenance
• Create a client service culture
• Keep accurate records of maintenance carried out

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• National Certificate Grade 12
• Preferred: Recognised Higher Certificate (NQF 2 and above) or Diploma in technical field, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or civil engineering
• Facilities related technical and on-the-job experience of at least three to five years
• Analysis
• Attention to Detailli>
• Oral Communication
• Financial acumen
• Self-managementProblem Solving
• Safety and Health Compliance