Facilities Manager - Port Elizabeth

SUMMARY:
Our client in the student accommodation and hospitality industry is seeking to employ a Facilities Manager to join their dynamic team based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Exciting Opportunity:
Join a young, innovative and fast-growing organisation where your expertise will make an immediate impact. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to contribute to an exceptional student living experience while developing your career within a premium accommodation and hospitality environment.

POSITION INFO:
Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Salary: R30 000 per month Our client in the student accommodation and hospitality industry is seeking to employ a Facilities Manager to join their dynamic team based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) . Exciting Opportunity: Join a young, innovative and fast-growing organisation where your expertise will make an immediate impact. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to contribute to an exceptional student living experience while developing your career within a premium accommodation and hospitality environment. Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience overseeing a maintenance or facilities function. Experience managing a team of more than five employees. Technical diploma (2-year) or relevant 4-year degree preferred. Strong communication, organisational and report writing skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Proven leadership and team management ability. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Self-motivated with the ability to identify priorities and take initiative. Professional, courteous and customer-focused approach. High attention to detail. Excellent planning and multitasking skills. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong budgeting and stock control experience will be advantageous. Willingness to participate in an on-duty roster, including weekends and after-hours emergencies. Responsibilities Plan, budget and execute annual preventative maintenance and service programmes. Schedule and oversee daily room and communal area maintenance. Manage maintenance administration and reporting. Control stock, purchasing and storeroom management. Conduct annual and mid-term room inspections. Perform daily site inspections and prepare inspection reports. Manage Service Level Agreements and external service providers. Coordinate contractors and maintenance suppliers. Oversee maintenance procurement requests. Project manage large-scale maintenance and renovation projects. Review maintenance job reports and monitor team performance. Identify recurring maintenance trends and implement improvements. Attend to maintenance emergencies on a 24\/7 basis when required. Manage all facilities included within the property offering. Drive operational efficiencies and optimise utility usage. Ensure exceptional building presentation, cleanliness and maintenance standards. Deliver an outstanding student experience through quality facilities management. Lead and develop the maintenance, cleaning and gardening teams. Collaborate with internal departments to continuously enhance operational performance and member experience. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be: A people-focused leader. Customer orientated and service driven. A strong team player and collaborator. Highly organised and detail orientated. Enthusiastic, proactive and accountable. Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Comfortable taking ownership and delivering results. Creative, solutions driven and committed to continuous improvement. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.