Group Facilities Manager

Recruiter

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref

JHB003219/Tori

Date posted

Friday, July 10, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

The purpose of the position is to oversee all engineering, maintenance, facilities and infrastructure operations across the group’s hospitality properties are maintained to the highest standards.

Key Performance Objectives

• Oversee maintenance and engineering operations across all three properties
• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation thereof.
• Inspecting facilities and identify resolution to challenges.
• Ensure optimal performance of mechanical strategies to minimize downtime and operational disruptions
• Negotiate with contractors and service providers, ensuring renovations, refurbishments and new builds are delivered on time and within scope
• Maintain an effective and efficient relationship with external service providers and contractors.
• Develop and manage large-scale operational budgets, asset registers and long-term improvement projects
• Ensure all properties strictly adhere to statutory regulations, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, fire codes and environmental standards and managing statutory inspections and certification requirements
• Monitor and reduce utility consumption through efficiency programmes
• Lead engineering and maintenance teams across multiple properties
• Develop training programmes and succession plans
• Conduct performance reviews

POSITION INFO

Minimum Experience and Qualification Required: 5+ years of senior management experience in multi-site facilities or engineering, ideally within the hospitality sector Tertiary qualification in Facilities management, mechanical or electrical engineering Experience in planning and executing maintenance operations. Computer literacy Solid understanding of technical aspects of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC systems Project management Be motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic. Be a team player, with a positive attitude. Be willing to work shifts. Be able to work under pressure.