Infrastructure & Facilities Officer

Location: Western Cape (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Apex Education Group

Apex Education Group NPC is a pioneering group of non-profit companies dedicated to making excellent education affordable and accessible in South Africa. Our innovative blended learning model allows us to deliver quality teaching and learning at scale, transforming opportunities for all children.

Having successfully piloted and proven this model, we are now entering an exciting next phase of growth — testing how we scale and how far our impact can reach. At Apex, our motto is simple: “Whatever it Takes.” It’s not just a slogan; it’s the DNA of our organisation. We are innovative, committed, and deeply motivated by our mission. We work hard, we enjoy the journey, and we go above and beyond for the children and families we serve.

The Role

This is a new role at Apex, created to bring dedicated, professional oversight to the physical infrastructure that our schools and learners depend on every day. As we grow — both in our current school buildings and in new sites under construction — we need someone who can coordinate the maintenance and operation of multiple facilities simultaneously, ensure they are safe, functional and well-maintained, and help us build new sites that are fit for purpose from the ground up.

You will be responsible for the upkeep, safety, and operational readiness of our existing campuses, while also playing a hands-on role in new site development — from construction liaison through to handover and ongoing maintenance. The role requires strong organisational ability, sound judgement on maintenance and contractor matters, and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites with limited daily supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the day-to-day facilities operations of all Apex school sites, ensuring buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe, clean, and fully operational

• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, liaising with contractors, service providers, and internal maintenance staff

• Act as the key facilities liaison on new building projects – coordinating with architects, contractors, and project teams from construction through to handover and occupation

• Maintain and coordinate preventative maintenance schedules, asset registers, and facilities budgets across the network

• Monitor and support compliance with health and safety regulations, building codes, and occupational safety requirements (including COIDA and municipal by-laws) across all sites

• Source, liaise with, and review service providers and contractors (security, cleaning, gardening, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance), ensuring value for money and quality of service

• Coordinate facilities-related procurement, including obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders, and tracking spend against budget

• Conduct regular site inspections across all schools, identifying risks and maintenance needs before they become urgent

• Report regularly to the CFO on facilities condition, project progress, and budget performance across the network

• Respond promptly to facilities emergencies and unplanned issues across sites, coordinating swift and cost-effective resolution

Who You Are

• A Facilities, or Maintenance Officer or similar, with 5+ years’ experience, ideally overseeing multiple sites or properties simultaneously.

• Experience with new building or construction projects is a strong advantage – you understand what it takes to bring a site from build to handover to daily operation.

• Comfortable overseeing multiple sites and competing priorities independently, with strong organizational and planning skills.

• Working knowledge of health and safety, asset lifecycle management and maintenance, and basic contract management.

• Proficient in English (verbal and written); proficiency in an additional South African language is advantageous.

• Diploma in facilities management or project management is preferred, a degree will be advantageous.

• A team player who is adaptable, hands-on, and willing to “roll up your sleeves” when needed.

• Has own reliable transport and is willing to travel regularly between sites.

Why Join Us?

At Apex, we believe in work-life integration. We offer unlimited leave and flexible working hours, trusting our team to manage their time while delivering excellence. This is a rare opportunity to shape facilities management at Apex from the ground up – quite literally, as you’ll be involved in bringing new school sites to life as well as caring for the campuses we already serve. You’ll work closely with the CFO and school leadership, with real autonomy to strengthen systems, set standards, and make this role your own. You’ll be part of a passionate, close-knit team that works hard, thinks big, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. If you want to combine purpose with professional growth — and if you’re ready to do whatever it takes — this role is for you.

How to Apply

If this excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short motivation directly to ***email_hidden***.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 24 July 2026

“It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education. Those who do not believe this, have small imaginations.”

~ Nelson Mandela