Facilities Manager

The Engineering department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities of Company infrastructure and facilities across our branches and company properties.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance programs for company facilities and infrastructure
• Oversee maintenance of buildings, structural elements, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility assets
• Conduct regular inspections and condition assessments of company structures and infrastructure
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, service providers, and maintenance teams
• Prepare and maintain maintenance schedules
• Manage stock, spares and material requirements internally and with suitable suppliers
• Respond to facility-related emergencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the department
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Any other tasks suited to this level of management

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Diploma in Facilities, Project Management, Building management or similar
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in facilities or infrastructure
• Atleast 5 years of proven management experience
• Understanding of building regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Strong administrative ability
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes

• Must be of sober habits
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Time and priority management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Result-driven: Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Ability to lead by example - Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability

Other Information

Job title: Facilities manager

Reporting to: Senior Engineering Manager and Divisional Directors of Engineering

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits Include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Applications

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.