Facilities Manager Job Stellenbosch area,South Africa,Management

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

Develop and execute a 52-week Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule for critical plant equipment (HVAC, lifts, fire panels, transformers). Ensure schedules are accurate, up to date, and executed on time.

Manage diesel procurement and maintenance contracts

Conduct monthly technical inspections to identify deterioration before it becomes a capital expense.

Compile annual building condition assessment reports, identifying renovation requirements and conducting initial costing.

Manage fabric repairs, lighting replacement, and stock control of consumables.

Manage complaints, resolution and quality control

Vendor & Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Ensure strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) 25and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 18001).

Manage the renewal of "Certificates of Compliance" (CoCs) for electrical installations, electric fences, and fire equipment, as well as "Annexure B" lift inspections.

Organize and document bi-annual fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency preparedness policies.

Oversee monthly check-meter readings to ensure accurate tenant recoveries and investigate variances like leaks or faulty meters.

Monitor solar PV yield and implement energy-saving initiatives (e.g., LED retrofits) to reduce Gross Occupancy Cost.

Manage Projects & Tenant Installations

Administration & Reporting

Requirements & Competencies

Minimum:
Grade 12.

Tertiary:
National Diploma/N6 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Drafting is highly preferred.

Certification:
Certified Facilities Manager (SAFMA) or SAPOA Facilities Management certificate takes preference.

Safety: SAMTRAC certification (Safety Officer level) is advantageous.

Project Management:
Qualification is advantageous.

3–5 years in a technical facilities management role.

Specific experience managing Retail, Industrial ("Triple Net Lease"), Multi-tenanted Office Parks, and Student Accommodation is required.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and MDA.

Understanding of building fundamentals, fire compliance, PV plants, and mechanical/soft services.

Ability to enforce SLAs and manage tough conversations with underperforming contractors.


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