Facilities Manager

WE ARE HIRING: FACILITIES MANAGER

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Reporting Line

Support Operations Director

Competency Role Classification

Management

BPC Category

Property

Career Path

Logistics Manager Procurement, Facilities Manager

Country / Location

Head Office in Centurion, South Africa (Oversight across nationwide regional operations)

About the Role

Are you an experienced facilities leader looking to drive operational excellence across regional operations? We are seeking a dynamic Facilities Manager, based at our head office in Centurion, to provide strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight across facility operations, administration, maintenance, and safety compliance for all our regional sites nationwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Develop and implement long-term facility maintenance strategies
• Conduct high-level site inspections and risk audits
• Ensure strict compliance with SHE policies and local regulations
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight for facilities, cleaning, and security personnel
• Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and SLA compliance.

• Inspect core structural, mechanical, and electrical elements regularly.
• Manage HVAC, plumbing, power grids, and life-safety systems.
• Execute routine, reactive, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Oversee site access, building security, and fire alarm protocols

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding facility requirements
• Manage cross-functional projects, such as office expansions or facility upgrades
• Coordinate with external contractors, service providers, and landlords to ensure facility standards are met
• Communicate facility status, risks, and strategic initiatives to senior management.

• Hire and supervise external technicians and specialized trade crews.
• Track contractor performance against service level agreements (SLAs).
• Review work orders, project scopes, and completion quality

• Develop, forecast, and manage annual facility budgets
• Monitor monthly expenditure, analyze variances, and initiate cost-saving measures
• Oversee the lifecycle management, utilization, and preventative maintenance of all company assets
• Manage procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational standards.

• Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports
• Set clear, measurable KPIs and performance objectives for team members Foster a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and succession planning to ensure business continuity.

• Define and drive the regional/national safety culture